Making charging easier for EV drivers

EV drivers don’t just need chargers, they need confidence that they’ll reach them without stress. Bump, a fast-growing CPO and eMSP in France, is on a mission to make EV charging as seamless as possible. Their Bump Charge app keeps drivers within their network, ensuring they always find a reliable charge at the best price.

To understand the impact of routing on their business, we spoke with Aristide Verlet Banide, Mobile Development Engineer at Bump. He shared how Chargetrip’s routing tools help Bump users plan efficient trips, reduce range anxiety, and charge smarter.

Why routing matters for Bump

For Bump, routing is more than just a feature—it’s a key part of their business model. Unlike traditional CPOs, Bump installs and maintains chargers at zero upfront cost, making charging more accessible. Their app follows the same philosophy, offering the most affordable charging experience while keeping drivers within their network.

As Aristide explains:

"Routing fits into our 360 offering, reassures first-time EV drivers, and lets users rely on the Bump Recharge Pass without needing another app for route planning."

By integrating Chargetrip routing, Bump ensures that users can always find the best charging stops along their route and eliminates the need for another app. This helps keep drivers loyal to the Bump app and network.

Optimizing routes for drivers

Bump isn’t just showing users where chargers are, it’s guiding them to the best charging stops based on real-world driving conditions. With Chargetrip routing, the Bump Charge app considers factors like battery size, terrain, weather, and charger availability to plan the most efficient routes.

Aristide explains how this improves the user experience:

"Chargetrip enhances our app by providing reliable, efficient routes with optimal charging stops, reducing both range and station anxiety."

Instead of guessing where to stop, drivers get a personalized route that ensures a smooth journey with minimal charging time.

Building a smarter charging network

By integrating routing with their station data and operator preferences, Bump ensures that users charge within their network whenever possible, helping them optimize station utilization and maximize revenue.

"By combining routing with our station data, we ensure users can choose the best charging stop for their trip."

With plans to install 25,000 charging points by 2030, Bump is quickly scaling its network. Routing helps them turn that infrastructure into a seamless charging experience, keeping users on their app and their network.

"Chargetrip adds valuable routing and charging planning to our app, making EV travel easier for our users."

Want to add a route planner to your charge app? 

Bump routes drivers through the Chargetrip API to increase station utilization, reduce driver anxiety, and keep drivers within their app and network.

If you want to help drivers plan smarter, charge seamlessly, and stay within your ecosystem, Chargetrip can make it happen.

Contact our Sales team to get started.