VoltandGo offers a GPS suitable for vehicles without a license.
For drivers of vehicle sans permis (VSP) vehicles, smartphone GPS apps often lead to unexpected problems. Designed for vehicles capable of traveling at 90 or 130 km/h, Google Maps, Waze, or Apple Maps, even when the “avoid highways” option is selected, sometimes suggest routes that go through ring roads, expressways, or car roads—routes prohibited for light quadricycles. The travel times displayed, calculated based on much higher speeds, are also unreliable. To address these challenges, VoltandGo now offers a GPS specifically designed for such vehicles.
A GPS that knows the restrictions
Where consumer apps settle for an “avoid highways” option, which is often insufficient, GPS VoltandGo automatically excludes three types of roads:
highways;
expressways and car roads;
roads with restricted access, including most beltways and circumferential roads.
The route calculation is based on a maximum speed of 45 km/h, the speed limit for vehicles without a license or 50cc scooters. Thus, the estimated travel time reflects what the driver will actually experience on the road, rather than an estimate meant for a sedan.
Three vehicle types are supported: vehicles without a license (category L6e, 45 km/h), 50cc scooters, and heavy quadricycles accessible with a B1 license (category L7e).
Battery Life Considered
This is another strength of the tool, particularly useful for electric mobility. Most zero-emission electric cars currently claim ranges of 70 to 190 kilometers, depending on the model, battery capacity, weather conditions, and driving style. The gap between theoretical range and actual range can be significant, especially in winter.
The driver enters the actual range of their vehicle in the “My Vehicle and Range” section. The GPS then indicates, before departure, whether the one-way trip or round trip can be completed without recharging. This helps avoid the anxiety of running out of charge, which is a major psychological barrier to using electric vehicles.
Four-step usage, no app installation required
The service operates directly in the smartphone’s browser, without any downloads. Getting started takes just four steps:
choose your vehicle (VSP, 50cc scooter, or heavy B1 quadricycle);
enter your starting point or use your current location;
specify your destination and start route calculation;
check the range before setting off.
You can display the GPS in full screen and add it to the phone’s home screen for quick access. A real-time traffic option is also available.
Reminder: Where can you drive without a license?
A light quadricycle, limited to 45 km/h, cannot travel on highways (blue signs), expressways, or car roads, nor on most ring roads and peripheral routes, including Paris’s périphérique boulevard.
It can, however, use departmental roads, unclassified national roads that are not expressways, and all roads in urban areas. In case of a violation, the driver faces a fine, and their insurer may refuse to cover them in the event of an accident.
The sign that must never be ignored
The “road for automobiles” sign, featuring a white car on a blue background, is often the least recognized. It indicates the start of a road reserved for vehicles capable of high speeds: once it appears, one should not enter it. The same sign crossed out in red marks its end.
Tariffs and terms
VoltandGo offers the first month free, followed by a subscription at 7.99 € per month, with no commitment and cancellable at any time through the customer account portal. Existing subscribers can log in directly to their accounts.
Agencies to Assist with Purchases
VoltandGo is also physically present in Île-de-France, with agencies for buying and renting driver’s license-free cars in Suresnes (92) and Chambourcy (78). Test drives, advice, and maintenance services are offered to help everyone choose a vehicle suitable for their needs.
To learn more: voltandgo.com/gps-voiture-sans-permis and the guide “Where can you drive an electric car without a license?”
