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Vacations: 7 things to do while recharging an electric car

Vacation charging station

Summer means vacations! If you're going on holiday or go on vacation in an electric carIf you're planning to take your electric car on holiday, you'll need to think about how to prepare for your trip, and in particular how long you'll need to recharge at rest and service areas.

As we can all see, electric electric cars more and more on our roads. In fact, Avere-France counted 53,239 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids put on the road (data from March 2024). This number requires an adequate number of charging stations for motorists. Taking this into account, 99% of freeway service areas in France are equipped with fast-charging facilities..

However, between the heatwave and the wait to to recharge your electric carit's best to find a way to pass the time. So here are 7 things you can do while recharging your electric vehicle at a charging station.

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VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range

Catalog price

51 490 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

473 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 447 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.5 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 32 min.

Mini Countryman E

Catalog price

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(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

564 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 462 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 8.6 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 29 min.

VinFast VF 8 Eco Extended Range

Catalog price

46 490 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

432 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 471 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.9 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 32 min.

Tesla Model Y Grande Autonomie Propulsion

Catalog price

46 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

534 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 600 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.9 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 29 min.

Renault Kangoo E-Tech EV45 DC 80kW

Catalog price

38 900 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

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Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 285 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 12.6 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 24 min.

Fiat E-Ulysse 75 kWh

Catalog price

70 400 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

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Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 306 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 13.3 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 38 min.

Citroën ë-Spacetourer 75 kWh

Catalog price

62 720 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

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Per month, no deposit for professionals

Citroën ë-Spacetourer 50 kWh

Catalog price

56 720 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

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Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 230 km

Renault 5 E-Tech 150hp Autonomie Confort

Catalog price

33 490 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

499 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 400 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.5 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 33 min.

Fiat 500 Cabriolet 42 kWh

Catalog price

37 300 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

615 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 310 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 9 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 25 min.

Fiat 500 Sedan 42 kWh

Catalog price

33 900 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

582 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 331 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 9 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 25 min.

Fiat 500 3+1 42 kWh

Catalog price

35 900 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

604 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 317 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 9 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 25 min.

Tesla Model 3 Performance

Catalog price

57 490 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

739 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 528 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.1 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 20 min.

Volkswagen iD.7 PRO

Catalog price

59 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

822 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 621 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.5 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 28 min.

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Taycan Turbo

Catalog price

169 280 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

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Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 485 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.3 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 17 min.

Porsche Taycan Taycan Turbo

Catalog price

167 840 €

(excluding bonuses)

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Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 435 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.2 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 17 min.

Kia EV3 Long Range

Catalog price

40 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

508 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 600 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.7 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 33 min.

Kia EV3 Standard Range

Catalog price

35 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

465 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 429 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.5 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 30 min.

Peugeot 308 Hybrid 225

Catalog price

47 520 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

710 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP): 59 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.5 sec

Opel Astra-e 156hp

Catalog price

40 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

545 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 418 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 9.2 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 26 min.

1. Shopping

Forgot to buy your vacation essentials? Many charging stations, like supermarkets, provide charging points for their customers.

Generally speaking, when you recharge your electric car, you'll have a few minutes or even hours to spare. To occupy this time, if you find a shopping mall or small business nearby, you can go shopping.

2. Watch a film or series

Maybe there's a series or movie you've always wanted to watch, but haven't really followed.

While you're waiting, you can watch your favorite series or film again. If you're equipped with a latest-generation electric car, a central screen is integrated with an Internet connection and numerous functions, as on the Tesla Model Y or Model 3.

You'll be able to access several streaming platforms for series, films and documentaries. A 40-minute episode is more than enough to recharge your electric vehicle.

3. Read a book

After a good run surrounded by screens (dashboard screen, central screen), resting those eyes doesn't hurt. To do this, you can completely disconnect from the screens by reading a book while your vehicle is charging.

4. Going for a walk

If you've stopped off at a small park with charging stations, you can take the opportunity to walk around while your vehicle is charging.

Get some fresh air and stretch your legs at the same time, ideal for recharging your physical batteries!

5. Learn how an electric car works and recharges.

Not everyone is familiar with electric vehicles. While your car is charging, you can take the opportunity to learn more about how it works. You'll know how to maintain it and keep it running longer.

This activity is even more interesting if you're traveling with children. It gives them something to do, and for them it's an opportunity to learn more about the types of vehicles they'll be using in the future.

In fact, to help you understand how electric cars work, we have several videos such as practical guides, tutorials, etc. tutorialstutorials test drives and even customer testimonials. Visit our YouTube channel and our blog !

6. Stay well hydrated

While recharging your electric car, it's important that you, as the driver, remember to stay hydrated to keep you on the road and resist the heat. 

So take some time to buy a bottle of water, find a watering hole or even have a water fight if you're traveling with children.

7. Resting

A basic but very important piece of advice. The heat and the journey can make you feel tired, in which case you should stop.

Stretch your legs and find a shady spot for a quiet nap.

Conclusion

All these simple actions will help pass the time while your electric vehicle is charging. 

 

These actions are applicable not only during the summer months, but all year round.

 

If you would like to find out more aboutaid for the installation of charging stations for businesses in 2024please consult our article on the subject.

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Grace Nzuzi

Through my articles, I help you to better manage your energy transition. And I do this for professionals and private individuals alike.

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