Charging stations and key figures for 2024
According to the latest available data from theAvere-Francethe French network has 120,345 recharging points (January 2024). At this rate, the year could close with 150,000 points, ⅓ of the 400,000 target for 2030. The share of fast-charging is increasing, from 9% to 17%of which 8% ultra-fast.
However, a number of problems were noted in the area, including
- from significant price differences between the various charging points have been observed (up to 800% on a single charging point),
- a opaque charging rates (no price is indicated as in a traditional service station).
So, despite the roll-out of charging stations, a insufficiency and a poor distribution of charging points persist, complicating the logistics of electric vehicle drivers. L'unavailability of recharging points in certain towns and cities is a major disadvantage, especially for long-distance journeys. What's more, the limited availability of charging points is creating obstacles for electric car drivers. The fear of finding themselves without a recharge persists in the face of the scarcity of free charging points.
For more information on this subject, see our article on the deployment of recharging stations may be of interest to you.
Why rent a charging point?
To give you a brief introduction to the subject, leasing (or rental) is widely used by businesses, but private individuals can also opt to rent their charging point. It is therefore a lease management where the operator bears the cost of purchasing the equipment and draw up a rental contract with the customerto collect the rent.
As with electric vehicles, two rental options are available:
- Leasing with a purchase option the customer takes out a leasing contract for a 1 to 5 years. At maturity, they can choose topurchase (or not) the terminal by paying the defined residual value, less any payments already made, thus benefiting from a significant discount.
- Long-term leasing The customer also enters into a contract, but must return the terminal at the end of the contract. Although monthly instalments are generally higher with a long-term lease, as repair and breakdown costs are included.
Having said that, rent a recharging point electrical presents a major interest for both private individuals and professionals, paving the way for a host of tangible benefits.
Renting a recharging point as a private individual
Leasing a charging point by a private individual for a private individual presents an attractive opportunity for amortise the initial investment and installation costs. The rental of the recharging point may generate additional costs. monthly income of up to €450depending on the number of users and how often they recharge. On the user side, the price of monthly rental (excluding top-up charges) is frequently between €30 and €40This means between €360 and €480 a year.
In addition, this approach optimises theuse of the terminal during periods of inactivityincreasing its profitability. What's more, it allows other users who are unable to obtain equipment because of the cost involved, or who are passing through areas with no publicavoid running out of fuel.
At Beev, we offer several recharging solutions for private customers for your electric car, connected or not. Don't hesitate to contact our experts.
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Renting a recharging point as a professional
For a professional, opting for a rental service offers a more flexible approach. more flexible and liberating budget management. This type of leasing involves fixed monthly payments (36, 48 or 60 months), giving you peace of mind when it comes to organising your finances.
When you take out a leasing contract, the fact that you're not the original owner offers a number of significant advantages. As well as access to a charging point, you benefit from support and maintenance servicesThis avoids financial uncertainties. This situation differs from the LOA, where all responsibilitiesincluding repairs, are the responsibility of the tenant.
Furthermore, if the objective is to keep cash flow intact, the rent can be recorded as an expense in the financial statements. By increasing expenses, the gross result fallsThis has an impact on net profit before tax in the balance sheet.
What's more, Beev offers companies the opportunity to lease charging stations, either on a long-term or leased basis. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Please note that prices vary according to a number of factors, including :
- The contract period Contracts: Contracts generally last from 1 to 5 years, with some requiring a minimum of 2 years. Monthly payments decrease over the term of the contract as costs are amortised.
- Selecting the rental contract The rent varies depending on whether you opt for a leased or long-term lease.
- The customer's personal contribution A large initial deposit reduces the monthly repayments. However, with a lease, the deposit is deducted from the monthly repayments but is lost if the customer does not buy the terminal at the end.
- Specific features of the recharging point Characteristics that inevitably have an impact on rental costs, such as :
- the brand,
- power,
- connected functions (remote control, intelligent load management, etc.),
- robustness...
If you want to install charging stations for your fleet at a later date, our article on the cost of installing a recharging point in a company may be of interest to you.
At Beev, we offer 3 different packages for theinstallation of terminals for professionals :
- The "Basic" offer,
- The "Premium" offer,
- The "Made-to-measure" offer.
As a reminder Tax credit: there are a number of government grants available for installing recharging solutions for private individuals and businesses! Tax credit, reduced rate of 5.5%, Advenir bonus... This article explains it all: Aid for the installation of charging points in 2024.
How do I make my recharging solution available?
To enable you to hire a recharging point, you need to let other drivers know that you have a recharging point at home. To do this, sign up for mobile applications which allow you to declare the availability of your recharging point. Once the point has been added to your profile, your home will be listed on theThis will enable users to get in touch to arrange recharging.
It is crucial to establish a system for accessing the recharging solution. What's more, if you're a private user, you'll want an application that allows you to manage your charging reservations and payments.
Worth noting Many manufacturers of recharging equipment have developed applications linked to their products, enabling the reservation and monetisation of charging points for businesses or private individuals.
Professionals can contact electromobility experts such as Beev for the supply of their vehicles.recharging equipment (subject to conditions and with a higher initial rent).
Conlusion: should you buy or lease a recharging solution?
As with electric vehicles, you can opt to hire a charging point. This option is ideal for a temporary use an electric vehicle or for tenants who cannot buy the terminal.
It is important to stress that maintenance and servicing are the main advantages of renting a charging pointThese are included in the monthly cost of the leasing contract. Installation is paid for by the IRVE professionaloffering a turnkey solution and an undeniable advantage.
All in all, rent a recharging point presents itself as a interesting alternative for drivers who don't want to spend a lot of money on such equipment, or who plan to use their electric vehicle on a limited basis. So, financially speaking, leasing remains more advantageous than short-term purchasefor the first 2 years. However, after this period, its financial appeal diminishes.
On the same subject, we also invite you to read our article : Are charging points profitable?
If you would like to find out more aboutsupport for the installation of charging points for businesses in 2024For more information, see our article on this subject.
