Set up charging points in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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 are a private individual wishing to install an electric vehicle charging point, you can take advantage of two complementary financial support schemes:

1. The ADVENIR programme : This programme supports the installation of charging points, particularly in collective residences. For individual use, you can receive aid of 50 % of the installation cost, with a ceiling of €600 excluding VAT per charging point. If you live in a condominium, specific assistance is available for collective infrastructures, up to €5,000 excluding VAT for infrastructure and roadwork.
   
   
2. Tax credit In addition to the ADVENIR programme, you can take advantage of a €500 tax credit for installing a controllable, connected charging point in your home. This tax credit, valid until 31 December 2025, applies to both primary and secondary residences, whether you own or rent. It corresponds to 75% of the expenditure incurred for the purchase and installation, up to a limit of €500 per charging point.

These two schemes can be combined, offering significant financial support for the installation of your charging point. Make sure the installation is carried out by an IRVE-qualified professional to benefit from these grants.

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.

For professionals and businesses, the ADVENIR programme also offers interesting opportunities for installing charging points. For shared use, aid of 50 % is granted, with a ceiling of €1,660 excluding VAT per charging point. Companies can also claim a €500 tax credit for installing a connected charging point. It is important to note that the tax credit for the installation of a home or business charging point has been extended until 31 December 2025, allowing professionals to plan their investments with complete peace of mind while contributing to the energy transition.

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. 

To recharge your vehicle, the region has equipped the area with charging stations accessible via the eborn recharging network. 

If you choose to charge your electric car at a public charging point, the price you pay will depend on whether or not you subscribe to the charging service and the type of charge you use:

For a annual subscription of €12 incl. VAT: 

For a monthly subscription of €42 incl. VAT : 

Important to know: if the recharge exceeds 250 kWh, the card subscription fee will apply per kWh. 

If you do not subscribe to the top-up service, here are the rates:

** in the event of a lost call, €4.02 (incl. VAT) will be charged per charge.

*** on a certain type of fast charging point, the charge is €7.08 incl. VAT.

As you will have realised, charging is calculated on a per kWh basis. 

Good to know: the eborn network is also accessible in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. So if you want to recharge your vehicle in this region, the above rates will also apply.

To recharge your electric vehicleIt's very simple: 

• select the desired recharging point
• swipe your badge or your bank card or use the eborn mobile application (available from 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.