A Future-Ready Charging Ecosystem
Charge France represents a significant step forward in France’s and Europe’s transition to electric mobility. By uniting industry leaders and advocating for supportive policies, the association is shaping a future where EV drivers benefit from a seamless, reliable, and high-powered charging network.
With a clear roadmap, strong industry commitment, and the right regulatory conditions, France is set to remain at the forefront of Europe’s electromobility revolution. Charge France will ensure that the nation’s charging infrastructure continues to grow, supporting a cleaner, greener future for all.
“The electrification of transport is a top priority for France and the EU,” states Aurélien de Meaux, CEO of Electra and President of Charge France. “Charge France will play a key role in ensuring France has a reliable and expansive charging network to support this transition.”
Uniting Charging Industry Leaders to make a giant leap forward
Charge France unites key players in the EV charging industry, including Allego, Atlante, ChargePoint, ChargeGuru, Driveco, Electra, e-Totem, ENGIE Vianeo, Fastned, IONITY, IZIVIA, Powerdot, and Zunder France. These companies have already invested over €1 billion in charging infrastructure and now pledge an additional €3 billion by 2028 to expand the network.
With over 2.000 ultra-fast charging stations and over 10.000 ultra-fast charging points, Charge France is laying the foundation for a nationwide network capable of supporting the rapid growth of electric vehicles. By 2028, this investment will quadruple the number of ultra-fast charging stations, making France a European benchmark in high-power charging.
France: Leading the Way in Ultra-Fast Charging in Europe
Over the past two years, France has seen a 115% increase in ultra-fast charging infrastructure, making it the fastest-growing EV charging market in Europe. Charge France aims to maintain this momentum by deploying more high-power chargers along highways and in urban areas.
France’s regulatory framework, including the European CAFE standard, mandates a phase-out of petrol and hybrid vehicle sales by 2035. Charge France stresses that upholding this policy is crucial to ensuring continued investment in charging infrastructure.
Charge France also calls on policymakers to implement ambitious regulations for fleet electrification, particularly through fiscal incentives for corporate fleets and support for a robust second-hand EV market, making EVs more accessible to consumers.
Charge France Leadership: Steering the Transition
The Charge France Board of Directors consists of top executives from leading Charge Point Operators:
Aurélien de Meaux, CEO of Electra – President
Didier Liautaud (Managing Director, ENGIE Vianeo France) and Brieuc de Tonquédec (Country Manager France & BeNeLux, IONITY) – Vice-Presidents
Pierre Courgeon (Managing Director France, Fastned) – Secretary General
Adrien Simonnet (Development Director, Allego France) – Treasurer
Key Objectives of Charge France
Charge France has outlined three essential priorities to ensure the success of transport electrification:
Expanding ultra-fast charging infrastructure – Investing an additional €3 billion over four years to ensure widespread accessibility and quadrupling the ultra-fast charging network
Ensuring a stable regulatory framework – Advocating for policies that secure long-term investments.
Eliminating barriers to EV adoption – Demonstrating that charging is no longer an obstacle for consumers or businesses.
Regulatory Stability: The Key to Continued Investment
A clear and predictable regulatory framework is crucial for the success of transport electrification. Without it, long-term investments in EV charging infrastructure could be at risk.
“To succeed, we need a stable regulatory framework and strong momentum to support the transition,” emphasizes Brieuc de Tonquédec, Vice-President of Charge France.
Charge France urges the French government to maintain a predictable investment landscape to secure the long-term growth of the EV sector and ensure that charging infrastructure keeps pace with increasing EV adoption.
The Role of Private Investment and Government Support
While private companies are committing billions to EV charging, Charge France calls on the French government to:
Provide a stable regulatory environment to secure long-term investor confidence.
Implement incentives for fleet electrification, similar to Belgium’s fiscal support for corporate EV adoption.
Support the development of a strong second-hand EV market, making electric mobility more affordable for all.
A Future-Ready Charging Ecosystem
Charge France represents a significant step forward in France’s transition to electric mobility. By uniting industry leaders and advocating for supportive policies, the association is shaping a future where EV drivers benefit from a seamless, reliable, and high-powered charging network.
With a clear roadmap, strong industry commitment, and the right regulatory conditions, France is set to remain at the forefront of Europe’s electromobility revolution. Charge France will ensure that the nation’s charging infrastructure continues to grow, supporting a cleaner, greener future for all.
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