France-based global energy and services group, ENGIE Group has announced the launch of a new brand Vianeo that will provide charging facilities to electric vehicles including trucks and will help the company in becoming a key player in electric mobility.
Following the launch of the new brand, ENGIE aims to develop 12,000 electric charge points in France for cars and heavy goods vehicles by 2025, the group wrote in a statement posted on its website.
ENGIE Vianeo will also help local authorities, businesses, landowners, logistics specialists, fleet managers and hauliers rise to the decarbonisation challenge, enabling all consumers to enjoy zero particle emission travel and, as a result, driving the transition to a lower-emission mobility model, the statement noted.
Drivers will be offered a complete range of mobility solutions, from installing charging infrastructure to power supply, maintenance and servicing.
From June, the ENGIE Vianeo brand will become an increasingly familiar sight to electric car drivers after being rolled out to an initial 1,000 charge points already in operation in France.
The Group’s Milestone
Speaking about the development, Frank Lacroix, Executive Vice President Energy Solutions at ENGIE Group, said, “The launch of ENGIE Vianeo is another milestone in the Group’s strategy to accelerate its contribution to the decarbonisation of mobility and to position itself as leader in this sector.”
He said, “Our sustainable mobility offering is adapted to the needs of business and institutional actors in France, private and corporate, including towns, motorway licensees, homes, car parks and the hotel industry. We can supply leading-edge expertise on the finance, design, construction and operation of infrastructure.”
Peace of mind
The company has also launched a special website engie-vianeo.com and a new mobile app ENGIE Vianeo to support customers.
They provide an interactive map of all ENGIE Vianeo stations and charge points available in real-time across France.
Customers also benefit from a smart route planner adapted to their vehicle type and the percentage of remaining battery power.
The company is bullish on the prospects of the new business as an International Energy Agency (IEA) report reveals that over 10 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide in 2022 and sales are expected to rise 35% in 2023.