Thirteen charge point operators (CPOs) in France have established Charge France, an industry association aimed at accelerating the country’s ultra-fast charging network expansion. The coalition, which includes Ionity, Fastned, and Allego, plans to install 40,000 high-power charging (HPC) points by 2028, a fourfold increase from current levels.
The newly formed association said its members have already invested over one billion euros in public charging infrastructure and have committed an additional three billion euros by 2028. The initiative aims to ensure widespread access to ultra-fast charging points for electric vehicle (EV) drivers across France.
Currently, France has around 2,000 HPC charging sites with 10,000 charging points. Under Charge France’s roadmap, these figures are set to grow to approximately 8,000 locations with 40,000 charging points within four years. Founding members include Electra, Fastned, Allego, Ionity, Atlante, ChargeGuru, Powerdot, ChargePoint, Driveco, Zunder France, e-Totem, Engie Vianeo, and Izivia.
In a statement, the association highlighted France’s recent progress in expanding its HPC infrastructure. “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 said.
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Aurélien de Meaux, CEO of Electra and the first president of Charge France, emphasized the strategic importance of the initiative. “The electrification of transport is a top priority for France and the EU. Charge France will play a key role in ensuring France has a reliable and expansive charging network to support this transition,” he said.
Adrien Simonnet, Head of Sales and Network Development at Allego France and a board member of Charge France, underlined the need for industry collaboration. “France has made incredible progress in expanding its ultra-fast charging infrastructure, but to keep this momentum, we need strong collaboration between CPOs, policymakers, and industry stakeholders,” Simonnet said. “Charge France will play a vital role in ensuring EV drivers have the infrastructure they need while also advocating for the right regulatory and financial conditions to sustain long-term growth.”
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Beyond infrastructure expansion, Charge France plans to focus on strategic partnerships and policy advocacy to support the growth of the HPC network. The association aims to position France as a leader in high-power EV charging across Europe.