- Parkopedia expands coverage to Spain, Italy, Belgium, and Luxembourg, bolstering its European presence.
- Collaboration with BMW Group enhances EV services, offering comprehensive data for charging locations.
- Addressing EV driver concerns, Parkopedia aims for global expansion to simplify charging processes and promote electric mobility.
Parkopedia continues its European expansion into major markets with BMW Group
Parkopedia, the leading in-car connected services provider, has recently broadened its reach across Europe. The company now covers Spain, Italy, Belgium, and Luxembourg. This complements its presence in Germany, France, Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland.
This move is part of Parkopedia’s collaboration with BMW Group. Parkopedia is offering EV enthusiasts an array of comprehensive data points through this partnership. These range from photos and ratings to details like charging location, speed, connector type, and real-time availability status.
The decision to expand comes amidst a growing concern among EV drivers regarding the accessibility and reliability of charging stations. In a recent survey conducted by Parkopedia, over 90% of EV drivers admitted to feeling anxious about charging their vehicles. Moreover, a staggering 60% emphasised the critical importance of accurate charging information.
Hans Puvogel, Parkopedia’s COO, commented:
“We recognise the charging anxiety facing EV drivers today when searching for suitable charging locations and we are pleased to offer new functionality to simplify the charging process. Today, more than 90% of EV drivers feel anxious about charging, with 44% having run out of charge. Consequently, nearly half of drivers who state they wouldn’t own an EV cite being worried about finding charging away from home as the main reason.
This new service with BMW Group demonstrates Parkopedia’s commitment to improving the charging experience for EV drivers and we will shortly combine this with verified driver reviews for charging locations to deliver the highest quality and most up-to-date information possible when deciding where to charge. We are honoured to partner with BMW Group on a service of this scale and accuracy, showing the company’s dedication to its drivers and to an electric future.”
Looking ahead, Parkopedia aims to extend its services globally, catering to the escalating demand for seamless EV charging solutions. By partnering with BMW Group, the company endeavours to provide EV drivers with a hassle-free charging experience.
