The StromNow App provides a detailed analysis of your climate impact for every planned route.
After creating a route, simply scroll down to the sections “Climate” and “Route Insights” to view your environmental data.
There, you’ll find a transparent overview of:
your estimated CO₂ emissions per trip,
the energy mix used for charging,
and your savings compared to a conventional combustion engine vehicle.
Our goal is to help you understand how your driving and charging choices positively impact the environment – clearly, accurately, and data-driven.
How We Calculate Emissions
Our emission model uses a multi-dimensional analysis to provide a realistic climate profile for each route.
1. Comparison with Combustion Vehicles (ICEV)
We show you how much CO₂ you save by driving an electric vehicle instead of a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle.
2. Operational Emissions
This includes the CO₂ intensity of the regional electricity mix used during charging.
Depending on whether your energy source is renewable or fossil-based, your carbon footprint will vary.
3. Vehicle Production & Recycling
We also include emissions from manufacturing and end-of-life recycling of electric vehicles, giving you a comprehensive and realistic climate balance.
Please note: Our climate analytics are currently in beta. We’re continuously refining our model to improve accuracy and precision.
How We Calculate Your Route
The StromNow routing engine takes multiple real-world factors into account to ensure accurate energy and emission estimates:
Topography: Elevation and gradient changes directly affect energy consumption.
Temperature: Extreme heat or cold impacts battery efficiency and range.
Road Conditions: Surface quality influences rolling resistance and energy use.
Charging Availability: Routes are optimized to balance charging time, cost, and energy efficiency.
The Data You’ll See
In the climate and route insights section, you’ll find the following key metrics and explanations:
Metric | Description |
ICEV (Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle) | Benchmark comparison to a traditional petrol or diesel vehicle |
CO₂eq (CO₂ Equivalent) | Standardized measure converting various greenhouse gases into CO₂ equivalents |
Emission Breakdown | Shares of emissions from electricity generation, vehicle production, and recycling |
Energy Mix | Composition of renewable vs. fossil sources used for charging |
Carbon Intensity | CO₂ emissions per kilowatt-hour of electricity consumed |
These insights help you better understand the environmental footprint of every trip and make informed, sustainable decisions about your driving and charging habits.
Conclusion
With the StromNow App, you don’t just charge smarter – you drive more consciously.
Our climate impact analysis provides a transparent view of your CO₂ savings, energy usage, and environmental performance.
We’re continuously improving this feature to give you even deeper, data-backed insights into how your mobility choices make a difference.
👉 Plan your next route now and explore your personal climate balance directly in the StromNow App.
