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Tesla has announced the extension of its operating area for robot taxis in Austin (Texas), continuing its offensive in the field of autonomous vehicles. This decision comes against a backdrop of falling global sales and increasing competition in the electromobility market.

Extension of robotaxis confirmed in Austin

According to the Austin American-Statesman, Elon Musk has said that Tesla will expand the geographical area served by its robot taxis in the city of Austin. The service, initially limited to a restricted area since 22 June 2025, will cover a wider area in the coming days. For the time being, the vehicles will continue to operate with a safety driver on board, in accordance with local regulations.

A response to a difficult economic climate

This announcement comes at a time when Tesla is facing a drop in its worldwide deliveries. The company sold 384,122 vehicles in the second quarter of 2025, down 13.5% on the same period last year.

Despite this context, the market reacted positively to the announcement of the expansion of robot taxis. Tesla shares rose by 4.7% on the stock market after Elon Musk’s statement.

Grok chatbot integration under scrutiny

At the same time, Musk confirmed that Tesla plans to integrate the Grok chatbot, developed by xAI, into its vehicles in the near future. This functionality will be available with the next update of the on-board systems.

However, the integration of Grok is raising questions. Users have reported inappropriate responses from the chatbot in certain situations. The company has not detailed the measures planned to govern this integration.

Robotaxis still subject to strict regulations

The development of robot taxis in the United States is still subject to strict regulations. Since the incidents involving Cruise (a subsidiary of General Motors) in 2023, several states, including California, have tightened the conditions for testing autonomous vehicles. Tesla, which has not yet obtained a licence to operate without a safety driver, is still being closely monitored by local regulators.

Porsche is still working on the long-awaited Cayenne Electric, which, as its name suggests, will be the 100% electric version of the German firm’s best-seller and iconic SUV. But while it is still ‘camouflaged’ and far from being launched on our roads, it has already had the luxury of demonstrating its power in a race!

The German manufacturer, whose move to electric vehicles has been acclaimed, particularly thanks to the highly successful Taycan, is planning to make a big splash with the 100% electric version of the SUV that saved the company’s best-seller, the aptly named Cayenne Electric. And with a highly-anticipated model comes exceptional teasing. Whatever the field, Porsche never does things by halves, and the same applies to the demonstrations of the Cayenne Electric, which made its first official laps of the track, still in its camouflage livery, at Shelsley Walsh. In the heart of Worcestershire, this is a hill climb of just under a kilometre, with gradients of up to 16.7%.

Rough and technical, it’s an unforgiving course. Not that it scared Gabriela Jílková, development driver for the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, who set a time of 31.28 seconds on her first attempt, four seconds slower than the previous SUV category record. Terrifying. Even better, it reached the first checkpoint 18.3 metres away in 1.94 seconds, a time equivalent to that of some single-seaters. All this on summer tyres. To give you an idea, that’s like beating Usain Bolt over 100 metres wearing Converse.

A new chassis for the Porsche Cayenne Electric

According to Porsche, the number one asset of the Cayenne Electric is the Porsche Active Ride chassis adjustment system, a combination of an active suspension system and a completely redesigned chassis. It enables the car’s height and stability to be adjusted in real time. This can come in very handy during heavy braking, hard acceleration and sharp bends. All of which are particularly common at… Shelsley Walsh!

Driver Gabriela Jílková is the one who said it best: ” The demanding course doesn’t allow for any mistakes. There’s no room for manoeuvre, so there’s very little room to manoeuvre. But the active chassis tuning gives the new Cayenne remarkable stability and unrivalled precision. It’s a car that allows you to pull out all the stops. A system that will not only be used on this camouflaged prototype, but will also be found on the production model.

But the Cayenne is an SUV and, as such, it has to be utilitarian (the ‘U’ in SUV). Richard Hammond, well known to fans of Top Gear, had the chance to drive the Porsche Cayenne Electric for a preview shoot. The subject? The transport of a classic vehicle weighing over two tonnes by… the Cayenne itself! This was an opportunity for Porsche to point out that its electric Cayenne will be capable of towing up to 3.5 tonnes!

Electric performances and gala outfits

While the Cayenne will continue to be offered in hybrid and combustion versions – at least until 2035 and the ban on the sale of new combustion-powered vehicles in the European Union? – Porsche claims that the electric version will achieve a level of performance never before seen in the range. And the man in charge of the Cayenne range himself, Michael Schätzle, tells us: ” We can only achieve the level of performance publicly demonstrated for the first time in the UK by fully exploiting the potential of electrification. The Cayenne Electric will set new standards in its segment, without compromising on comfort or practicality.

And this is just the beginning. After making its mark at Shelsley Walsh, the Cayenne Electric is set to make another public appearance at the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed, from 10 to 13 July. The event promises to be a new media springboard for Porsche’s future flagship SUV, ahead of its official presentation expected in 2026.

Little or nothing is known about the Cayenne Electric, but with more than a year to go before its official launch, it is already making its mark. Highly anticipated, it promises to be one of the most complete electric SUVs on the market, honouring both the ‘S’ and the ‘U’ of Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). It now remains to be seen whether it will live up to this promise, but its performance at Shelsley Walsh is already providing an indication… A fine piece of revenge, just a few weeks after Xiaomi broke its record at the Nürburgring.

Just a few months after setting a lap record on the Nürburgring circuit with the SU7 Ultra (in its class), Xiaomi is striking again in the electric car industry. On 2 July 2025, the Chinese brand is launching the Xiaomi YU7: a sporty electric SUV with the look of an Italian supercar, designed to dethrone the various Tesla and BYD models already well established on the market.

The Xiaomi YU7 is an electric SUV with supercar-like performance… available in three versions: Standard, Pro and Max. The top of the range, Max, is powered by two 690hp engines, accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 3.23 seconds and reaches a top speed of 253km/h. That’s impressive performance compared with the competition.

When it comes to recharging, this Xiaomi SUV goes from 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes. As for maximum range, Xiaomi claims 760 km CLTC (remember that CLTC range is often optimistic: actual range is usually less).

Technology and chassis

The YU7 combines double wishbone suspension at the front, multi-link at the rear, and a continuous adaptive damping system (the dampers adapt to their environment in real time). On paper, all these high-tech elements ensure both comfort and sporty handling.

The brakes, supplied by Brembo (with four pistons), allow braking from 100 to 0 km/h in just 33.9 metres, making the YU7 Max one of the most dynamic electric SUVs on the market.

An aesthetic from elsewhere…

In terms of design, the YU7 has curved front and rear wings, emphasising its muscular stance. The wheel arches are painted black, accentuating its high-slung silhouette and reinforcing the image of a premium SUV. The fluid lines of the bodywork evoke the elegance of Italian coupés, such as the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

But what struck the editors most were the numerous similarities with the Ferrari Purosangue, released in 2023. The front end has a very similar look, an almost identical light signature, and curves and flanks that border on copying. This resemblance is no accident: it bears witness to the enduring influence of the great European sports cars, which are now being imprinted on the visual identity that Xiaomi wants to adopt.

Commercial ambitions?

Xiaomi is aiming to replicate the success of its SU7 saloon, which has sold more than 258,000 units since March 2024. The Chinese manufacturer has announced an annual production capacity of 300,000 units at its Beijing plant. Xiaomi’s industrial ramp-up is designed both to meet growing demand and to tackle head-on the mid-range and premium segments, where Tesla’s Model Y and BYD’s various SUVs operate.

The YU7 Max’s price positioning is also advantageous… Priced from €39,300, even in its most advanced version, Xiaomi’s SUV is less expensive than the entry-level model of its direct rival, the Tesla Model Y, priced at €44,990 excluding options. Xiaomi is targeting customers looking for a sporty, high-tech family SUV, without sacrificing a competitive price.

Record orders and exceptional waiting times

The Xiaomi YU7 confirmed its sales offensive as soon as bookings opened: 200,000 pre-orders in three minutes, 289,000 in an hour, then 240,000 confirmed orders in just 18 hours, well before reaching annual production capacity…

The rush for this family SUV led to unprecedented delivery times in the car industry: between 56 and 59 weeks for the Standard model and 37 to 40 weeks for the Max. These exorbitant delivery times have provoked a wave of complaints from customers who were not warned of the delay before paying the non-refundable deposit! (According to Reuters.)

The results of the launch of the YU7 are clear: record orders and problems delivering to all its buyers… A pretty big constraint for a brand that, until 2021, was selling only phones and televisions…

Increased amounts, a new financing system and the maintenance of eligibility criteria: the ecological bonus will change from 1st July 2025. Without calling its existence into question, the government is modifying its architecture to make it more sustainable, without dipping further into the State budget. Here are the key points to remember.

A new source of funding: energy suppliers in the driving seat

Since 1st July, the ecological bonus is no longer financed by the State, but via the Certificats d’Économies d’Énergie (CEE), a scheme requiring energy suppliers to contribute to the financing of the ecological transition.

According to the French Ministry for Ecological Transition, the aim of this change is to ensure the long-term future of the scheme, while applying the “polluter pays” principle. The aim is also to relieve public finances while maintaining strong support for the electrification of the car fleet.

Amounts revalued for all households

The bonus is now more generous for all households, whatever their level of tax income. There is even a significant increase for the most affluent households, who will receive a level of assistance comparable to that in 2023.

Reference tax income per unit	Before	Since 1st July 2025
Low-income households (deciles 1 to 5)	4 000 €	4 200 €
Middle classes (deciles 6 to 8)	3 000 €	4 200 €
Affluent households (deciles 9 to 10)	2 000 €	3 100 €

The aim of the increase is to widen access to electricity without making a sharp break with the old scales.

Eligibility criteria unchanged

The conditions for qualifying for the bonus remain unchanged. The vehicle must be 100% electric, cost less than €47,000 including tax, weigh less than 2.4 tonnes, and have a sufficiently high environmental score.

This score still penalises models produced outside Europe, particularly Chinese electric cars. There are no plans to relax these criteria.

A transitional period until 30 September

Vehicles ordered before 1st July 2025 remain eligible for the old scheme if invoicing or the first rental takes place before 30 September.

The aim of this measure is to avoid a “cut-off” effect for buyers and to avoid penalising delivery times. Dealers had been calling for this buffer period.

Social leasing back in action this autumn

Suspended at the beginning of 2025, social leasing will return in September. It will enable certain low-income households to lease an electric vehicle for less than €100 a month over a three-year period.

This scheme, which has been relaunched alongside the new bonus, is designed to promote access to electric cars for households on limited incomes.

Things to remember

• The ecological bonus is now financed by energy suppliers via CEE.
• The amounts are increasing for all households, including the most affluent.
• The eligibility criteria remain unchanged.
• A transitional period has been set aside to secure old orders until 30 September.
• Social leasing makes a comeback in September for low-income households, until at least 2030.

Sales of electric cars continue to grow at breakneck speed in Europe, and 2025 looks set to be a pivotal year for electromobility.

According to the latest figures from theEuropean Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, sales of 100% electric cars (BEVs) rose by 26.4% between January and April, reaching more than 558,000 registrations. This now represents 15.3% of the total new car market, up sharply on last year. In Western Europe as a whole, the market share of electric vehicles has even risen to 18.4%, compared with 14.3% for the same period in 2024. Hybrids saw an increase of 20.8%, with France the leading market, where sales rose by 44.9% over the year.

This growth can be explained by a rather favourable context. Despite the end of the ZFE in France, European regulations continue to put pressure on manufacturers to reduce their emissions. At the same time, the catalogue of electric models available on the Old Continent is becoming increasingly extensive, with more than 160 new models already available or planned for 2025, according to the Financial Times. Added to this are the various bonuses and reductions still in force in many European countries, as well as a growing interest among customers in electric and hybrid vehicles, which are certainly more fuel-efficient, but also less expensive to run.

Spain takes second place, France votes for Renault

The example chosen by ECO MOTORS NEWS to illustrate the breakthrough in car sales in Europe in the first half of 2025 is Spain. A country that has been slow to embrace electrification, but whose momentum seems to be firmly established: sales of electrified cars jumped by 72% in the first five months of the year, according to Reuters. This spectacular growth was driven by the massive arrival of Chinese models on the market: MG grew by 87%, Omoda by 213% and BYD saw its sales soar by 745%!

In France, it is hybrids that are driving the electrification of the car fleet, as we saw in the introduction. But what’s most interesting is to look at the rankings for the best-selling electric cars in France in the first quarter. The Renault 5 E-Tech, launched at the beginning of the year, is by far the best-selling electric car. At the end of April, it was ahead of the Citroën e-C3 and… the Scénic, also from Renault. In fact, the French manufacturer with the diamond-shaped badge has regained first place in the national ranking of electric car sales, with a 16.9% market share, ahead of Tesla, whose Model Y was relegated to fourth place, ahead of two Peugeot models. It’s clear that the French market is particularly keen on Renault, but also on French manufacturers in general.

Electric car sales: Tesla begins to share the cake

As we have seen, despite good sales figures in the electrified vehicle market, Tesla, long the undisputed leader, is experiencing a marked slowdown across Europe. The American manufacturer has seen BYD overtake it on the Old Continent. In addition to the antics of its founder, Elon Musk, some observers explain this fall in sales by a lack of diversity in the products on offer, but also by the electrification of the market, which is seeing more and more electric (and hybrid) models competing with the American giant, which nevertheless remains well positioned and whose 2025 Model Y is a benchmark.

The year 2025 marks a turning point in the European automotive landscape. On the one hand, electric cars are making their mark at a rapid pace, and on the other, the market no longer resembles a Tesla monopoly, but rather a diversification, or even an upheaval, of the hierarchy of manufacturers in Europe. The Renault 5 E-Tech is a symbol of this successful transition in France.

Who would have bet that a phone manufacturer, Xiaomi, would come and beat Porsche on its favourite home turf, the Nürburgring ?

In the space of just a few months, Xiaomi, the Chinese consumer electronics giant, has turned the established codes of the automotive industry on their head with an extra-fast time at the Nürburgring… But to fully understand the significance of this dazzling achievement, we need to look back at the chronology.

The SU7, Xiaomi‘s first electric GT sports car, went on sale in China in March 2024. At the same time, a much more extreme prototype called the SU7 Ultra (more powerful, lighter and optimised for the track) was tested on the legendary German circuit the following summer. On 28 October 2024, a prototype of this SU7 Ultra completed the Nürburgring Nordschleife in just 6 minutes and 46 seconds… A disconcerting time for the German competitors, but achieved with a vehicle that was not really up to standard… Roll-over bar, racing tyres and specific components not available on the production version! In short, this version achieved an incredible time, but is not part of any championship, and therefore has no official value… (in this case, the category is ‘Electric Production Cars’).

A record at the Nürburgring, a royal entry into the big leagues for Xiaomi

The real record came just a few months later. On 1 April 2025, Xiaomi took another lap of the track with a production SU7 Ultra in just 7 minutes 04 seconds, this time validated in the Electric Production Cars category. It’s a feat that sent shockwaves through the world, as the time above dethroned the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT! (The former queen of the category…) So it’s at this precise moment that Xiaomi strikes hard. On its very first attempt, a very young car brand has surpassed one of the most emblematic names on the Nürburgring. The Nürburgring has always been dominated by European manufacturers, and Porsche has reigned supreme here for decades as a national symbol of performance and precision.

But to achieve such a result, Xiaomi has spared no expense. The SU7 Ultra packs more than 1,500bhp from three electric motors, as well as Pirelli semi-slick tyres, carbon-ceramic brakes and a chassis that’s sharper than ever. Features that make this model much more than just a GT sports car: it’s a real technological showcase, demonstrating China’s ambitions in the high-performance electric sector.

A young American company, Dacora Motors, has just presented its first neo-retro concept car, inspired by the cars of the inter-war years, modernised and 100% electric.

If there’s one thing that car enthusiasts, whether they run on watts or benzine, can agree on, it’s their love of concept cars. And the one that Dacora Motors, a young American company founded by Kristie D’Ambrosio-Correll, an engineer, and her husband Eric, has just presented is likely to put everyone on the same wavelength. It combines the slightly Art Deco elegance of 1930s design with 100% electric performance and modern standards.

With its long, solid walnut bonnet, a cabin crammed with analogue dials, backlit buttons and wood veneers, and dizzyingly massive curves reminiscent of an old Cadillac, it almost feels like you’re on the streets of a mafia-ridden Chicago at the height of Prohibition, but certain technical and technological details, notably the screens and haptic buttons, take us back to 2025. Still at the concept stage, this large saloon, which could well be driven by any Batman villain, could nonetheless go into production very soon, according to Dacora Motors.

Dacora Motors, 800 bhp, 600 km range and… 500,000 dollars!

In terms of power, this Dacora develops the equivalent of 800 bhp and has a claimed range of 400 miles (643 kilometres), enough to cover the distance between Los Angeles and Las Vegas without recharging, despite weighing almost three tonnes. That’s if you’ve still got a bit of change to put in the red at the roulette wheel, because to buy the Dacora you’ll have to shell out 500,000 dollars. At that price, owners will be able to personalise their cars, from the livery to the colour of the leather and the wood types. The least they can do.

Electricity seems to have given the traditional manufacturers the runaround, and on the whole they are playing it safe with minimalist, futuristic and repetitive designs, gradually losing their visual identity. So it’s rather refreshing to see young upstarts like Dacora Motors going in the opposite direction with a car with such an assertive character. It remains to be seen whether this will be enough to overshadow Rolls-Royce and its electric Spectre, which costs almost €400,000. For that to happen, the Dacora saloon would have to go from concept to production. And while it’s important to remain cautious, the buzz around this type of neo-retro model is very strong, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the first Dacora Motors leave the factory in a small production run. Indeed, according to Kristie and Eric, pre-orders have already exceeded their production capacity! One thing’s for sure: it will be made in the United States, with the added expertise of Pininfarina… and that’s saying something!

Genesis, the top-of-the-range brand from the Korean Hyundai group, is preparing to set up shop in France. The first deliveries are scheduled for early 2026, and this little-known manufacturer on the Old Continent will be taking its first steps here in 100% electric form!

Hyundai took advantage of its presence at the 24 Hours of Le Mans to announce the arrival of its premium brand in four new European markets. Genesis is thus preparing to land in France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, four years after it began its conquest of the Old Continent in Germany, the United Kingdom and Switzerland.

An electric trident for the arrival of Genesis in France

The launch of Genesis in France had to be 100% electric. That’s the way things have always been, but also, and above all, the way the market is heading. And the Korean manufacturer is not doing things by halves, as it has decided to launch three models. The GV60, a compact SUV that will go down as the brand’s first vehicle designed from the outset to be electric (which explains its sleek design), the eGV70, its XL version, and the eG80 large road saloon.

While Genesis has built up a fine reputation thanks to its innovations, both in terms of design and on-board technology, the brand still has a lot of work to do to raise its profile in France. All the more so as it intends to go hunting in the territories of the big European premium names, from BMW to Mercedes to Polestar, while taking on the Chinese manufacturers who are seeing their market share grow year on year. In short, we need to make up this shortfall in brand awareness, and to do this, Genesis plans to set up a dozen ‘studios’ in France. More than dealerships, these will be showrooms inspired by luxury boutiques which, according to Le Figaro, are due to open in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes, Lille, Strasbourg, Nice and Toulouse.

Genesis well placed in the price war?

As I said earlier, the competition looks set to be fierce for Genesis when it arrives in France. And while the customer experience of a tailor-made studio to choose your vehicle is a strong point, it is above all the quality/price ratio that will tip the balance when it comes to signing the cheque, even in the premium segment. Based on prices already known in Switzerland, and bearing in mind that prices are generally higher in Switzerland, we discover that the GV60, the cheapest of the three models that will be available here, starts at €68,000, which is in the same ballpark as the Mercedes EQB and the BMW iX2.

It remains to be seen whether the technological and comfort arguments put forward by Genesis, those that will make the difference more than the engine, will be able to surpass the two German giants in terms of quality, since in terms of price, it’s not certain that there will be a big enough difference to play in the Korean manufacturer’s favour. To find out for sure, we’ll have to wait until 2026 and the arrival on our roads of the first Genesis-badged cars for ECO MOTORS NEWS journalists to get their hands on them.

Genesis Magma, the sporting showcase

In the meantime, the brand is making a name for itself in France with its Genesis Magma programme. It’s no coincidence that Genesis announced its arrival on the French market during the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The legendary endurance race is a prestigious showcase for the brand, which took part this year in the LMP2 category, ahead of its move into the hypercar category in 2026 with the GMR-001.

After unveiling their latest sodium-ion batteries in April 2025, CATL announced on 28 May 2025 a new advance on its “lithium-metal” batteries. These modifications to the composition of the cells could remove several obstacles to the adoption of electric cars, by improving both range and lifespan.

To understand what such a breakthrough represents in terms of electric batteries, it is essential to know who CATL really is. The brands equipped with ‘Lithium’ batteries from this company’s factories are very large. They include Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, the brands of the Stellantis group, Hyundai, Ford, Xpeng and even BYD. All these brands together account for around 57% of the global market for electric cars… CATL could therefore supply these new batteries to more than half the market!

A revolution in global auto electrics?

This new ‘lithium-metal’ battery is a radical step forward… Not only has range been doubled thanks to a record energy density of 500 Wh/kg (compared with 250/300 Wh/kg on average), but the battery’s longevity and lifespan have also been significantly improved compared with previous ‘lithium-metal’ batteries. In theory, this new prototype doubles the life of the cells, making it possible to achieve 483 recharge cycles before the battery’s capacity falls below 80%, compared with around 250 cycles previously. The biggest advantage is that the batteries will be able to store much more energy, without being heavier or bigger…

Eventually, this type of battery could enable electric vehicles to achieve mileages comparable to, or even greater than, those of many internal combustion models. However, these “lithium-metal” batteries do offer superior energy density, but they are sometimes limited in time. They face problems of premature wear and tear, particularly with the formation of dendrites and the gradual degradation of the electrolyte. After hundreds of recharging cycles, these dendrites end up neutralising certain lithium cells, which ultimately tarnishes the battery’s performance.

In practical terms, the battery gradually loses its autonomy, and it also becomes more difficult to deliver heavy acceleration or rapid charging without heating up or damaging the battery. Yes, that dead lithium always takes up space and cannot be used by the battery…

There is much speculation as to when the first CATL “lithium-metal” battery-powered vehicles could be put on the road as early as 2026-2027, with a ramp-up to 2027-2028, according to the Australian technology news website Discovery Alert.

How do you go from 100 to over 450 recharges?

Until now, lithium-metal batteries have struggled to exceed 100 recharge cycles before losing performance. CATL has succeeded in pushing back this limit by modifying the composition of the electrolyte (the liquid that allows lithium ions to circulate in the battery). Normally, some of the lithium and salt (LiFSI) present in this liquid is lost with each recharge, which wears down the battery. By better stabilising this electrolyte and forming a thin, more even protective layer inside the battery, CATL has succeeded in limiting these losses and significantly extending the life of its lithium cells.

As the electric car gradually gains ground, the government is stepping up its support for the installation of charging points. The aim is to make life easier for motorists, remove disincentives to recharging, and ensure equitable access across the country.

400,000 terminals in the pipeline: France moves up a gear

With more than 168,000 public charging points in May 2025, France is aiming for 400,000 by 2030, including 50,000 fast charging points. From cities to rural areas, all locations are covered: car parks, motorways, supermarkets… so that every French person can recharge easily, wherever they live.

This is in response to the strong growth in sales of electric vehicles and the forthcoming ban on combustion-powered cars, voted by the European Parliament for 2035.

Home terminal: soon simpler, faster

In conjunction with Enedis, the government is preparing a plan to simplify the installation of charging points in communal housing: the aim is to have less than six months between the agreement of the co-ownership and commissioning.

To lighten the bill (between €1,500 and €2,500), the State provides financial assistance, in particular via the Advenir programme, to encourage private individuals to take the plunge.

Smart tariffs and cars that give energy back

To continue to attract new users, preferential tariffs should be introduced at times of peak renewable energy production (“solar hours”), as well as at night and at weekends.

The government is also pushing ahead with the development of V2G, an innovative technology that allows cars to return electricity to the grid when consumption peaks. The government’s aim is to roll out V2G across Europe by 2026.

Reliable terminals, available 24 hours a day: a promise of trust

With a technical availability rate of 93%, the French network is already performing well. But to go even further, the government intends to strengthen its partnerships with operators to ensure a seamless service, with terminals that are maintained, repaired quickly and accessible 24 hours a day.

A challenge to match climate ambitions

Supporting the rise of the electric car is much more than a matter of comfort: it’s a necessity if we are to meet the climate targets set at European level. Because a clean car is worth nothing… without a charging point nearby.