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Charging your electric car at Autolib' stations
In Paris, since the closure of the Autolib' stations, it has been possible to charge an electric car, subject to a subscription and a card that must be visible on the windscreen. However, only 1,000 of the network's charging points are accessible to the public (compared with 3200 Autolib' stations). These stations are complementary to the Paris City Council's Belib' network, described below.
How does it work?
⚠️ Please note that these terminals are for charging cars only. Parking is prohibited and fines will be imposed.
How much does it cost?
- If you are a private individual or a professional user, this will cost you 120 €/year
- If you are a professional operating your vehicle commercially or a VTC or Taxi, it will cost you 600/year
What do I need to do?
I am a private individual living in Paris
If you live in Paris, you can apply online or by post (payment by cheque).
- Online procedure
- Procedure by post
I am a private individual living in the Île-de-France region
If you live in the Île-de-France region, you will need to apply by post.
If you wish to apply by post, you must send the following documents:
- Copy of the vehicle registration certificate or copy of the provisional vehicle registration certificate
- Surname, first name and postal address to which the paper card should be sent
- Cheque for €120 made payable to the Régie du stationnement
Where should I send my mail?
Parking on Public Highways Section (SSVP)
15, boulevard Carnot
75012 Paris
You will receive your card to display on your windscreen within 10 days.
I am a professional living in the Île-de-France region
In this case, you can only make the request by post.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
You are only eligible if the vehicle is used for commercial purposes, such as car-sharing, taxis or VTCs.
Only 100 % electric vehicles (excluding category EE) will be eligible.
Where should I send my mail?
Roads and Transport Department
On-street parking section
Parking Card Unit
Shared electric vehicle charging card
15 boulevard Carnot 75012 PARIS
⚠️ Please note that this is a temporary solution, as the Mairie de Paris has launched a call for tenders to renew the Bolloré Group's recharging stations.
Charging your electric car at Belib' stations
Belib' is a public network of electric charging stations belonging to Paris City Council. It allows you to recharge your electric or hybrid car more or less quickly, depending on the power level required by the user.
The advantage? These terminals are universal and have several sockets (type 2type 3, domestic E/F, cable Combo 2, cable CHAdeMo). All cars can be charged, including two-wheelers. Each station has 3 charging points where 3 vehicles can be charged simultaneously.
There are currently 60 stations So there are 180 charging points all over Paris.
How does it work?
How much does it cost?
You will need to pay around €15 to register, whether you are an individual or a professional.
Two rates apply for Belib' recharge card holders. For a 3KW charge, it's free between 8pm and 8am any day of the week. For fast recharging, the charge is around €1 per hour.
If you choose the no-subscription option, you'll pay around €4 for the first hour and then €0.266/min after the first hour.
What do I need to do?
Simply create an account on Belib' and enter your situation (professional or private). Once you have paid the fees, you will receive your card by post.
I'm going to buy an electric car. What should I choose to charge it with?
It all depends on your needs and location. In both cases, you'll save on the cost of recharging your electric car.
⚠️ Please note that some kiosks are out of service, so it's best to check beforehand to make sure you're not making a journey for nothing.
Bonus: recharge your electric car on... lampposts
New at 👋 If you live in Paris, you can now recharge your electric car at lampposts. Yes, you read that right!
Since 7 June 2019, you have been able to recharge at charging points for electric vehicles integrated into public lighting. They are located on the Boulevard des Invalides in Paris. Equipped with a Type 2 Capable of recharging to 3.7 kW, these charging points are ideal for recharging your electric car at night.
How much does it cost?
- If you have a badge City of Paris electric charging stations recharging is free.
- Recharging is free from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- For Belib' subscribers, recharging costs €1 for the first hour and €3 for subsequent hours.
If you would like to find out more aboutsupport for the installation of charging points for private customers in 2024For more information, see our article on this subject.
