Set up charging points in Orléans

While the European Union plans to ban the sale of new combustion-powered vehicles throughout the EU by 2035As a result, there will be greater demand for electric vehicles from motorists over the next few years. To meet this demand, it will be necessary to install charging points so that all motorists can have easy access to recharging their vehicles. 

As we mentioned earlier, as well as meeting demand, the region wants to become the benchmark for electric mobility. 

What's more, the installation of charging points offers a number of advantages for both private individuals and businesses: 

• companies : Installing charging points in your company car park will consolidate your commitment to the energy transition, strengthen your CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and enhance the comfort of your employees, if they already have an electric car. They will be able to recharge their vehicle easily. What's more, recharging stations can also boost your brand's profile and visibility on applications such as Chargemap or Googlemaps. This way, customers or visitors can easily find the location of your charging points and use them to recharge their electric vehicle.
• individuals : While the current number of charging points in France is not yet sufficient for all motorists, having one close at hand means you can save energy and avoid having to travel miles to find one elsewhere. What's more, did you know that installing charging points in your home (especially in detached houses) adds value to your property? In fact, when your home is put up for sale or rent, the bollard will make it more attractive to the buyer and make life easier for him or her if he or she wishes to recharging your electric car. 

Before you think about installing charging points, you should know that private individuals and businesses can install charging points for their electric vehicles. Wherever you live: in a detached house, a second home or a condominium. 

There are several factors to consider when choosing a charging point:

• what is the maximum charging power your vehicle can accept? (it all depends on the capacity of the vehicle's battery)
• how far do you travel each day?
• How often should I recharge?

Once you have answered these questions, it will be much easier for you to choose your charging point according to the power of the charging point you are looking for: 

• slow charge: 3.7 kW to recover around 15 km of range per hour 
• normal charge: 7.4 kW to recover around 30 km of range per hour 
• normal charge: 11 kW to recover around 60 km of range per hour 
• fast charge: 22 kW to recover around 120 km of range per hour 

If you need help choosing your next bollard, don't hesitate to contact us. Beev team. 

You can't install an electric charging point yourself, unless you're an IRVE (Infrastructure de Recharge pour Véhicule Électrique) certified installer. In accordance with the decree of 12 January 2017 (no. 2017-26)Under the terms of the decree, it is compulsory to use an installer with probationary or definitive IRVE qualification. The decree also stipulates that the charging point must have a power rating of more than 3.7 kW. This means you can benefit from theADVENIR assistance. 

If you're interested in the subject, there are specialised training courses for becoming an IRVE installer. To do so, turn to Qualifelec and AFNORTo find out more, read the list of organisations approved to issue IRVE certification. To find out more, read this article which gives you information on become an IRVE installer.

If you're a private individual looking to install charging points, there's good news! You are entitled to an electric charging point at a lower cost. 

Here are the grants to which you are entitled: 

• ADVENIR aid: you will receive a premium depending on the type of home you live in and how it is used:

If you live in co-ownership :

• right to take in accordance with decree no. 2020-1720The right to an electricity socket is a right that residents of a condominium, block of flats or single-family home can assert. In "enclosed and covered" car parks, it will be possible to install a charging point if the resident so wishes. To assert this right, a registered letter must be sent to the owner if you are a tenant and to the syndic if you are an owner. 

If you live in a detached house, charging stations are always installed by an experienced technician who has undergone IRVE (Infrastructure de Recharge pour Véhicules électriques) training.

As far as grants are concerned, detached houses are not eligible for the ADVENIR grant. However, you may be eligible for other grants, such as the rate of VAT reduced to 5.5 %. Enough to pay for the equipment and installation of low-cost terminals. 

You can benefit from tax credit 75 % towards the cost of installing a home charging point. The credit is capped at €500 per charging point. It is open to individuals, professionals and local authorities, and applies to expenditure incurred between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2025.

Please note: since 1 January 2021, this tax credit has been replaced by MaPrimeRénov'. If you want to know the conditions and exact amount, you can consult this document article on this new energy transition premium.

If you are a professional and want to reinforce your car park, you should know that you can also benefit from installation grants. Let's see which ones:

• For private car parks, for HGV fleets: an aid rate of 50 % and an amount set between €2,200 and €960,000 excluding VAT,
• For private car parks open to the public: an aid rate of 30 % and an amount set between €1,000 and €2,700 excluding VAT,
• For car parks open to the public (intermediate target): an aid rate of 30 % and an amount of €1,000 excluding VAT,
• For company fleets and employees of short-term rental vehicles: an aid rate of 20 % and a fixed amount of €600 excluding VAT.

IMPORTANT: these bonuses for charging points open to the general public in private car parks and for intermediate target groups (hotels, restaurants and shops), will be withdrawn from the ADVENIR programme on 1 August 2023.

To apply for this bonus, please contact our Beev experts

• Certificat d'Économie d'Énergie (CEE): this national programme is also available to companies wishing to carry out energy-saving work on their premises.

For more information on the development of ADVENIR premiums in 2023: The ADVENIR bonus: what will change in 2023?

For the fleets of heavy goods vehicles wishing to install charging points in private car parks can also benefit from the ADVENIR bonus. The rate of aid, which was 60 %, will be reduced to 50 % from 1 August 2022.

It should be noted that premiums will also change from 1 August 2022 for this target.

We have also produced a a complete guide to help you electrify your vehicle fleet. Don't hesitate to consult it. 

À Orléans, le réseau de bornes de recharge pour voitures électriques est principalement géré par Freshmile, opérateur depuis août 2021. Le réseau Orléans Métropole comprend 34 bornes de recharge réparties sur 21 communes, offrant une couverture adéquate pour les utilisateurs de véhicules électriques​ .

Here is a summary of the charging rates on the Freshmile network in Orléans :

Additional information:

• Cost of a Freshmile badge 4.99 INCL. VAT.
• Free top-up time 2 hours (after this period, a rate of €0.10/min applies to encourage vehicle rotation and prevent abuse).

Ces tarifs peuvent varier légèrement en fonction de l’opérateur et des spécificités des bornes utilisées. Vous pouvez trouver et gérer les bornes de recharge via l’application Chargemap, qui intègre les services Freshmile et d’autres réseaux en Europe​.

To recharge your electric vehicleIt's very simple: 

• select the desired recharging point
• swipe your badge or your bank card or use the Freshmile application (available on Google Play and App Store) to scan the QR code
• open the hatch, connect the car to the terminal and close the hatch

To stop recharging, follow the same procedure as explained above.