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French motorists are reaching a historic milestone in electric mobility. With 154,694 public charging points installed by December 31, 2024, the French network continues its densification at a sustained pace. This spectacular progression responds to the constant increase in the number of electric cars on our roads.
Record growth in installations in 2024
The year 2024 marks a crucial milestone with 36,685 new charging points deployed on the territory. This increase slightly exceeds the figures for 2023, which counted 35,902 installations. The density now reaches 230 points per 100,000 inhabitantsplacing France among the best equipped European nations.
Île-de-France confirms its leading position with 26 538 points installed. The geographical distribution reveals a significant concentration in urban areas, followed by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions (18 401 points) and New Aquitaine (15 333 points).
Power distribution and strategic location
The distribution of recharge types is organized as follows:
- 47% in three-phase alternating current (up to 22 kW)
- 32% in single-phase alternating current (up to 7.4 kW)
- 18% direct current (DC)
- 10% ultra-fast charging (plus the 150 kW)
Commercial areas are the preferred locations for the installation of terminals. This strategy responds to a dual logic: respecting legal obligations to equip car parks and attracting customers looking for practical charging solutions. Statistics show that 32% of points are located in dedicated parking lots, while 17% are installed directly on the road.
Network performance and availability
The use of terminals is reaching unprecedented heights. The month of December 2024 records a record with 25.7 average sessions per pointa significant increase compared to the less than 20 sessions recorded the previous year. This intensification reflects the growing adoption of electric mobility by the French.
-Maintenance and reliability challenges
Despite these advances, network reliability remains a major challenge. December 2024 statistics reveal that:
| Type de borne | Availability rate |
|---|---|
| Alternating current (AC) | 93,2% |
| Courant continu < 150 kW | 92,4% |
| Courant continu > 150 kW | 94,8% |
A worrying point persists: 5% of terminals remain unavailable for more than one consecutive week. This situation highlights the need to improve maintenance and rapid intervention protocols to guarantee optimal service to users.
The progression of the French charging network demonstrates a profound transformation of our road infrastructure. The coming months promise to be decisive in consolidating this dynamic and meeting the growing expectations of electric vehicle drivers.
Written by Alexandra Dujonc
After studying electrical engineering, I worked on research and development projects aimed at improving the charging capacity of electric cars, which I made into my specialty! I put my in-depth knowledge on the subject of electric charging at your disposal.
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