1. Netherlands
You might have guessed that in the Netherlands, you can take a trip to the Dutch capital, Amsterdam. Also known for being a country that loves to party, the the Netherlands is also known as the number 1 country for electric cars..
Indeed, faced with the various climate challenges, the country has had to speed up its energy transition, implementing numerous actions to encourage drivers to switch to electric cars. The government would like to :
- purchase bonus of up to 400 euros per year
- no tolls
- financial assistance for the installation of home charging stations
- open up the bus lane for electric cars
With the various actions that will gradually be put in place, you'll be able to get around in an electric car without any problems.
If you want to travel from Paris to Amsterdam by electric car, here's the route suggested by the ABRP application:
As you can see, with 100% charge at the start, you'll cover 504 km for 5h07 of driving. As far as recharging is concerned, you stop only once at the station. Tesla Supercharger. In fact, since March 2022, Superchargers have also been open to all electric car brands and not just to Tesla drivers, as was the case some time ago.
2. Luxembourg
How about a roadtrip to Luxembourg?
If your destination is a green area with a strong emphasis on nature, Luxembourg could be the ideal city to visit by electric car.
What's more, as the last few years have been marked by a sharp rise in of electric and hybrid vehicle registrations by 23.7% in 2022compared with 2021 20,5 %.
Electric cars also mean charging stations. With the number of electric vehicles on the increase, Luxembourg has had to expand its charging infrastructure and services. In fact, since the beginning of 2022, the network of charging stations in Luxembourg has been expanded. Chargy has already reached 1,000 charging stations and, over the coming months, is aiming to add more "Chargy charging points and 88 SuperChargy charging points, offering ultra-fast charging".
So when it comes to recharging your car, you won't have to worry about a thing, because a large number of recharging points are available throughout the country. Although Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest countries, it is among the best equipped in terms of electric cars and charging stations.
3. Portugal
If you're looking for sun and warmth on your vacation, Portugal could be your next destination. Once you've arrived at your destination, you can visit Lisbon's oldest monuments, as well as the historic districts of Mouraria, Graçia and Alfama. During your visit, you can charge your vehicle at public charging stations in tourist areas.
According to theAssociation des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobile (ACEA)Portugal Portugal has the 4th most charging points in Europe, with 15 every 100 km.. So you won't have to worry about finding a charging point along the way.
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4. Sweden
When it comes to electric mobility, Northern Europe is the undisputed champion.
According toACEA (LEuropean Automobile Manufacturers' Association)Sweden Sweden is one of the top 5 countries in terms of electric vehicle registrations, with a 45% share..
To make it easy for everyone to recharge their cars, charging stations have been installed throughout the country, including in the most remote areas of major cities such as Stockholm, Goteborg and Malmo. Sweden ranks 4th behind France, with a total of 25,000 charging points installed, according to ACEA's 2022 progress report..
By the way, when it comes to recharging, did you know that you can recharge any electric vehicle while driving?
In fact, in order to tackle the problem of fossil fuels, the European Commission, bans the sale of combustion-powered cars in all European countries by 2030.. To achieve this goal, Sweden has decided to electrify its roads. This is already the case on the E16 freeway between Gävle and Sandviken, thanks to the Vattenfall InCharge Vattenfall InChargecharging network, inaugurated in 2016. To build on this momentum, the Swedish government is planning a plan to electrify 2,000 km of the busiest roads by 2030.
5. Denmark
If you're looking to visit a Nordic country, Denmark could be for you. As well as being a gateway to Scandinavia, a cultural and historical region, it's also an ideal destination for electric car users, given that Denmark appears in the ranking of European countries as champions of electric mobility. Indeed ,Denmark is ranked 2nd in the electric car market, with a 35.3% share, behind Sweden, in 2021.
From Berlin, for example, you can visit the city of Aarhus. As one of the country's oldest cities, let yourself be guided by its Viking history, for it was during this period that Aarhus was founded. You can visit Den Gamble By, an open-air museum, as you stroll through its streets. Take a trip back in time to discover the different periods.
According to the ABRP application, the journey will take 5 hours 53 minutes. As for recharging, you'll need to make 2 stops. While your vehicle is recharging, take the opportunity to take a break and rest.
For your viewing pleasure, you can also visit Legoland, where the concept of assembling multicolored bricks was born. If you're traveling with children, this is a great place to visit.
During your stay in Denmark, you can find free charging stations in the parking lot of the IKEA department store in Aarhus, or at the Tesla Superchargers all over Denmark.
A few tips before you go on vacation
To help you make the most of your vacation, here are a few tips:
- if you're going on a family vacation, think comfort, space and safety. To find out which electric car would be ideal for a family vacation, take a look at our top 9 electric cars for family vacations. You can also opt for an electric van if you're feeling adventurous!
- Plan your itinerary and locate charging stations: it's highly likely that you'll be stopping frequently on your journey to take a break and recharge your car if it's flat . To do this, you can use the ABRP mobile application, where the platform will pinpoint the charging stations accessible during your journey. This will save you time and avoid running out of fuel. If you're interested, the app can be downloaded free of charge from theApp Store and Play store.
- Favoring fast charging stations When you're driving long distances, it's best to use fast charging stations to save charging time and get you to your destination quickly.
- don't forget your recharge card: Beev offers you its free universal top-up card, enabling you to top up at over 300,000 top-up points throughout Europe at the best price. Order it now on the recharge card page.
Rent an electric car for your vacations!
In fact, if you don't yet have an electric car and would like to take advantage of it at a lower cost for your vacations, opt for a rental.
It's true that electric cars are not yet available to everyone. However, you can rent one to enjoy a clean vehicle for the duration of your vacation. This will give you the opportunity to try out an electric car before you decide to buy.
By the way, if you're interested, Beev has several electric car rental offers:
- LMD (medium-term rental) for professionals only from 1 to 24 months
- Long-term leasing from 24 to 60 months
- LOA (Lease with Purchase Option) from 24 to 72 months
Lease an electric car
Would you like to lease an electric car? Beev offers you 100% electric cars at negotiated prices, as well as recharging solutions.
In conclusion
As we've seen, it's possible to travel around Europe with an electric car. These destinations are ideal for recharging. What we're presenting here are just a few of the roadtrips you can enjoy on your own, with family or friends.
If you're more interested in exploring the French regions, we've got you covered. 6 electric car destinations in France.
Do you have any other destinations to share with us? Have you traveled outside France, or even Europe, with your electric car? Don't hesitate to share your experience with us in the comments section!
Enjoy your electric journey!
