Stellantis recently announced Free2move Charge Go with this statement:
Free2move Charge, Stellantis 360-degree ecosystem designed to deliver seamless charging and energy management solutions introduces Free2move Charge Go, the second of the three strategic pillars: Free2move Charge Home, Free2move Charge Go and Free2move Charge Business. Designed to ensure that customers can easily access the most extensive and reliable public charging network across Europe, Free2move Charge Go makes EV charging electric easier and more efficient than ever.
A wireless charger is one alternative to using Free2move.
Free2move credits were announced as part of the price of a Dodge Charger Daytona some time ago; buyers can either get cash towards a charger, or cash towards on-the-road charging, handy for those trading from another electric car with a compatible charger. Free2move eSolutions, which provides the charging service, is a joint venture company or, in Stellantis’ words, a tech partner.
According to Stellantis, drivers can plug and pay with three clicks. Their network provides access to 800,000 charging points in 29 European countries, around 96% of the public charging points available in the region, including AC and DC fast-charging stations; the DC chargers range from 50 to 350 kW.
The “four pillars” cited by Stellantis later in their release are coverage, the charging app for iOS and Android which includes charger locations and payment, a charging pass card which can be used instead of the phone, and “flexible subscriptions” (actually, two of them). One subscription has a session fee of roughly one euro plus the electricity cost; the other is five euros per month plus the cost of electricity, with no per-session fee. That pays off on the sixth public charge in a month.
As with all such apps, the Free2move program has an interactive map with favorites lists and session history. They can add their vehicle’s information, possibly to filter charging stations. A pricing summary tells costs before they begin. The app is available for all Stellantis brands including Leapmotor and Jeep (Dodge was not listed but is presumably included).
Last month, General Motors and EVgo announced 400 fast-charger stalls to be built in major cities, looking like gas stations but with more places to charge, security cameras, and other amenities. Their press release needs no translation — read it now. Their station design shows off the GM logo.
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