French multi-technology provider SPIE is accelerating the rollout of its e-Vadea electric vehicle charging network, expanding beyond motorway rest stops to city centres and public hubs across the country. The company, which launched e-Vadea in 2022, has now opened its first fast-charging stations off motorways in Perros-Guirec and Châteauroux.
SPIE’s subsidiary, SPIE CityNetworks, aims to install over 100 fast-charging points by the end of the year in 14 municipalities nationwide. In Perros-Guirec, the new network includes 16 charging points across four coastal locations, combining 120 kW and 60 kW units positioned near beaches, shops, and restaurants. In Châteauroux, four 180 kW stations with a total of 16 charging points have been deployed near administrative and commercial zones.
“Our ambition is to meet the growing needs of electric vehicle users by offering a reliable, accessible and fully integrated charging network in the regions,” said Marie-Pierre Maccario, Director of Business Development & Strategy at SPIE CityNetworks. “These new installations demonstrate our ability to support local communities in their energy transition while enhancing their attractiveness, yet without impacting their public finances.”
The e-Vadea brand was launched through a partnership between SPIE and the Ecological Transport Modernisation Fund managed by Demeter. After winning a tender in 2022, it initially focused on installing charging parks at motorway stations operated by APRR and Vinci. The new urban expansion represents the network’s second phase, with a third phase—targeting electric truck charging—planned later this year.
SPIE says its integrated service model, covering financing, installation, network operation through its proprietary ORIOS software, and ongoing maintenance, provides local authorities with robust infrastructure without requiring public investment. The company expects to open 25 new sites in 2024 and is in discussions for 50 more.