Chargemap collected the opinions of more than 132,000 motorists on the charging infrastructure in France. So which operators are the best in terms of service quality, reliability or even price?
The coverage of the territory by charging stations is improving year by year. According to Avere-France (National Association for the Development of Electric Mobility), France had 154,694 charging points as of December 31, 2024. Almost 37,000 terminals flourished, an increase of 31% compared to the previous year.
All of these terminals are spread across more than 48,000 stations operated by a variety of operators. But who among Fastned, Tesla or even Ionita had the best infrastructure in 2024? The most reliable? For the best price? You will find out thanks to the data published on Thursday, January 16, 2025 by the platform dedicated to electric mobility Chargemap.
The best of the best: Tesla Superchargers
According to 460,000 reviews collected from more than 132,000 users, the best network of charging stations is Tesla. Superchargers would offer “ the best experience in France » and would be the most reliable. Right behind the American one is the Fastned network, which took first place the previous year. The Dutchman is also popular for his reliability as well as constant charging power. Electra takes third place on the podium.
In addition, the TotalEnergies network still does not appear in the top 10. Although Ionity is well established, it takes the eighth place, but it is not really surprising in terms of services. accidental » that the operator can offer. We can also highlight the appearance in the Driveco ranking, and that unexpectedly, because it takes the fifth place.
Top 10 networks that offer the best overall experience:
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- Tesla superchargers
- Chained
- Electra
- Carrefour Energies by Allego
- Driveco
- R3
- Bump-Charge
- IONITIES
- e-Vadea
- Powerdot
Cheapest: NW IECarge
In the jungle of charging stations, the question of price is crucial. It can vary from single to double depending on the operator or even depending on the recharge card used (Chargemap Pass, Shell Recharge, Charge+ from Total, etc.). If you want to stock up on electrons without breaking the bank, you need to turn to the French network NW IECharge! With a price per kWh of just 25 cents (€0.25) and a charging power that can reach up to 320 kW, it is by far the best value for money operator.
At this point, Tesla is not far behind and is second in the ranking, with a price per kWh between 0.30 and 0.40 euros/kWh for subscribers and between 0.40 and 0.50 euros/kWh for third-party brands. Behind him we find Izivia (3rd) and Lidl (4th).
Top 10 networks that offer the best quality/price ratio:
- NW IEC fee
- Tesla superchargers
- Izivia Quick
- Lidl
- Sorégies Mobility
- R3
- USED
- Driveco
- Electric 55 charging
- Carrefour Energies by Allego
Charging on the highway: Fixed
Here, too, we find an important aspect of electromobility: charging on the highway. A route planner is essential for long journeys and includes them throughout your journey so you can arrive at your destination with peace of mind. According to data from the French Electricity Union (UFE), as of January 1, 2025, there are 4,243 charging points installed on motorway service areas in France.
According to users, the best network to stop by for a charging break is Fastned. Tesla, which is used to a relatively good position, is placed in the 4th position in this scenario. Which is not surprising, because behind the station of the American manufacturer you often have to leave the highways. It is located just before TotalEnergies (5E) and Ionity, which occupies the lower part of the table with 7E place.
Top 10 motorway refueling networks:
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- Chained
- Electra
- Allego
- Tesla superchargers
- TotalEnergies
- ENGIA Vianeo
- IONITIES
- e-Vadea
- Zunder
- Atlantean