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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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BMW iX2 eDrive20

Catalog price

46 950 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

492 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 478 km

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

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

XPENG G6 RWD Standard Range

Catalog price

42 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

570 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 435 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.9 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 21 min.

Cupra Tavascan VZ

Catalog price

46 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

602 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 517 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.6 sec

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

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.

FEST E-BOX M 60 kW

Catalog price

34 200 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

359 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 270 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.8 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 45 min.

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Fiat E-Ducato 79 kWh

Catalog price

63 240 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

988 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 283 km

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 78 min.

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Fiat E-Scudo 50 kWh

Catalog price

Make a request

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

645 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 220 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 12.1 sec

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

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Mercedes eSprinter Van 35 kWh

Catalog price

75 972 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

655 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 153 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 11 sec

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

Hyundai Inster Standard Range

Catalog price

25 000 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

332 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 300 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 11.7 sec

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

Opel Frontera 44 kWh

Catalog price

29 000 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

491 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Autonomie (WLTP) : 305 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 12.1 sec

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

Alpine A290 Electric 180 hp

Catalog price

38 700 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

630 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP): 380 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.4 sec

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

Fiat Grande Panda 44 kWh

Catalog price

24 900 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

430 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP): 320 km

Accélération (0 à 100 km/h): 12 sec

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

BMW i5 Touring eDrive40

Catalog price

Make a request

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

890 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Autonomie (WLTP) : 560 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.1 sec

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

Tesla Model 3 Grande Autonomie Propulsion

Catalog price

44 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

661 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Autonomie (WLTP) : 702 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.3 sec

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

Mercedes EQE 300

Catalog price

69 900 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

Make a request

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Autonomie (WLTP) : 647 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.3 sec

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

Tesla Model 3 Propulsion

Catalog price

39 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

590 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 513 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.1 sec

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

Renault 4 E-Tech 40kWh 120hp

Catalog price

29 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

469 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 322 km

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

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

Citroën ë-C4 54 kWh

Catalog price

35 800 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

Make a request

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 415 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 10 sec

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

Volvo EX30 Single Motor ER

Catalog price

43 300 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

522 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 480 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.3 sec

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

Volkswagen iD.3 Pro S

Catalog price

42 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

Make a request

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Autonomie (WLTP) : 549 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.9 sec

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