“We are proud to contribute to this project, at the forefront not only in Italy but throughout Europe, which will grant Sicilians and tourists the opportunity of electric drive on the island. Electric mobility is becoming more and more tangible and effective”
Municipalities are competing to join the tour
The first cities to have joined the project were Palermo, Catania and Agrigento, but the circuit already provides for the possibility of stops in smaller towns like Capo d'Orlando, Erice, Mazara del Vallo and even the island of Pantelleria. Soon Syracuse, Messina and Savoca will also take part in it.
The supply network will take shape through agreements between Sicily by Car and local administrations, while Enel will be the preferred supplier of technology, charging software management and station control. Innovation and technology, according to the President of Sicily by Car Tommaso Dragotto, can only be increased jointly, to offer environmentally friendly solutions for mobility throughout Sicily.
“I believe that electric vehicles will improve the future of mobility and quality at the local level. From today we will be able to offer a new driving mode with zero impact in Sicily, a land where environmental protection must be a priority shared by public administration and the private sector”
Consumption and kilometres always under control
To cover the entire tour it is important to know the location of the nearest stations, their actual availability, and if the sockets are suitable to recharge Renault cars. Problems easily solved by downloading the e-go app by Enel Energia, an essential tool for traveling without any concerns on the reads of Sicily, as well as in all the cities where the electric car charging service is available. Charges are billed directly to credit cards and, among other things, they increase the points of the Enelmia loyalty card.
The number of available Renault Zoes will also increase. The 50 cars scheduled for service by May will become 200 in early 2018. For Renault Italy General Manager Bernard Chrétien, Sicily is therefore a testing ground and the project could soon expand to other areas in the country.
“Focussing on electric mobility also means enhancing and preserving the unique natural, cultural and artistic heritage of Sicily. The Sicily Ecotour is a positive example and the Sicily Region is once again a benchmark at the national level”
