Citroen to launch new e-Routes trip planner app

Citroen has announced that it is developing a new e-Routes trip planner app for owners of the Citroen e-C4 and e-C4 X.

The app is scheduled to launch in October 2023, just in time for the holiday season, as vehicle owners begin to make long trips to visit loved ones. The app makes use of an algorithm in order to calculate the most suitable route for a given destination, after taking into account the location of charging stations along the route, as well as the charging speeds offered by them and their availability.

The app will additionally be seamlessly connected with the vehicle, so it can take into account vehicle parameters including the current state of charge, rate of energy use, and even ambient air temperature. This data will allow it to offer users insights including vehicle predicted range and charge level on arrival.

The app will also make use of high-quality maps that will be kept up to date and enriched by real time traffic information and a comprehensive set to road information including data on speed limits, road closures, as well as potential hazards.