How do I find the charging points for my electric car on the motorway?
The most effective way is to prepare your itinerary a few days in advance and use Chargemaps.
This application lists all the charging stations in France and Europe.
Thanks to the app, it's easy to find your way around and find the nearest terminal.
Once you have logged in, you will be able to view the following information about the charging point :
- General information about the charging point (who financed it, is the energy used green...)
- Terminal access information
- Type of sockets available
- Price of top-up
- Type of subscription supported by the station
- User comments
How much does an electric motorway charge cost?
Fast charging means you can charge your vehicle in record time. While most charging stations normal 3 kW to 22 kW, fast charging stations start at 43 kW, with the development of HPC = High Power Charger stations from 100 to 350 kW.
Prices vary from supplier to supplier. You should generally expect to pay around €5 per charge.
Good news for electric vehicle owners! Google Maps has started to list all the charging points everywhere to offer Google users a complete solution.
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How do you recharge while on holiday on the motorway?
With a autonomy and a network of recharging points covering the whole of France. It's now possible to go on holiday with an electric car.
To make the most of your journey time, we advise you to use fast-charging stations to shorten the recharging time of your electric vehicle. However, you need to take into account the maximum recharging capacity that your vehicle can accommodate to avoid extra costs. For example, if you have to pay for a 75 kW charge when your vehicle can only handle a maximum charge of 45 kW.
To ensure that the charging points are compatible with your vehicle, we advise you to find out in advance about the charging point networks on your route. For example, the ionity present on most motorways in France and Europe, will enable you to travel with peace of mind thanks to its map showing the location of the various charging points, so you can plan the best route for recharging your electric vehicle. The network will make travelling around Europe much easier, with 400 charging stations planned for the end of 2020. You can also use the Chargemap Pass giving you access to several networks in France in addition to ionityto ensure a smooth journey.
Once you've arrived at your destination, you'll need to choose a site equipped with recharging sockets to ensure that you can use your electric vehicle every day during your holiday.
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