Visit charging stations for electric vehicles are at the heart of the automotive revolution. In France, the development of recharging infrastructures reflects the boom in electric mobility. According toAvere Franceon December 31, 2023, 118,009 charging points were accessible to the public in France, representing a 44% increase on the previous year.
Total , one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, announced the largest battery-energy storage project in France - 25 MWh/25 MW system to be installed later this year in Mardyck, at the Flandres Center, in Dunkirk’s port district.
According toAvere Franceon December 31, 2023, 118,009 charging points were accessible to the public in France, representing a 44% increase on the previous year. Indeed, the speed and availability of recharging is on the minds of electric vehicle drivers travelling long distances.
To address these issues, the government has encouraged consumers to switch to electric vehicles, in line with European Union goals. This effort has so far been met with relative success: In 2023, there were over one million electric vehicles in circulation in France, most of which were battery-electric.
In 2023, the Fastned network distinguished itself by obtaining the highest rating for the overall recharging experience in France. Orléans Métropole has positioned itself as a leader offering the best quality/price ratio in France and throughout Europe. The award for reliability also goes to the Fastned network.
Having detailed Chargemap's approach, let's look at the results, starting with the top 10 charging networks offering the best user experience in France. At the top of the list is the Dutch Fastned fast-charging network, followed by the Tesla Superchargers and the French Electra network.