Charge France consists of Allego, Atlante, ChargePoint, ChargeGuru/ZePlug, Driveco, Electra, E-totem, ENGIE Vianeo, Fastned, IONITY, Izivia, Powerdot, and Zunder. Collectively, these operators oversee more than 2,000 ultra-fast charging stations (providing over 100kW, allowing a full charge in 20 to 40 minutes), with a total of over 10,000 ultra-fast charging points.
The companies, which have already invested over €1bn in developing public charging infrastructure, are now collectively committing to invest an additional €3bn by 2028.
The partners say Charge France marks a new milestone in addressing the electrification needs of households and businesses. In response to the challenges of the energy transition and the growing adoption of electric vehicles, Charge France aims to become a key interlocutor for public authorities and an accelerator for deploying ultra-fast charging infrastructure.
The Charge France Board of directors comprises: Aurélien de Meaux, CEO of Electra, appointed president; Didier Liautaud (managing director, ENGIE Vianeo France) and Brieuc de Tonquédec (country manager France & BeNeLux, IONITY), appointed vice-presidents; Pierre Courgeon (managing director France, Fastned), appointed secretary general; Adrien Simonnet (development director, Allego France), appointed treasurer.
As Europe’s automotive industry faces critical weeks ahead, challenged by competition from China and the United States, the partners say the creation of Charge France represents a key milestone in uniting companies that are making massive investments in the charging infrastructure of the future. This network has been built in record time over the past 24 months, making France the fastest-growing country in Europe for charging infrastructure in 2024, with a 115% growth rate.
Charge France has announced an additional €3bn investment by its members over the next three years, contingent upon regulatory stability in France and Europe allowing long-term investments in high-quality infrastructure.
To achieve these goals, Charge France calls for clear commitments from public authorities, particularly the French Government, in two key areas:
• Regulatory stability and maintaining the current pace of EV electrification (known as the CAFE standard), including the ban on new petrol and hybrid vehicle sales by 2035
• A demand stimulus strategy aimed at promoting ambitious regulations to green corporate fleets—especially through fiscal incentives, like those implemented in Belgium. This strategy will also support the development of a robust second-hand EV market for private consumers
“The electrification of transport is a priority for both France and the European Union. It will accelerate further with ambitious CO₂ reduction targets starting in 2025,” states Aurélien de Meaux, president of Charge France. “France must play a leading role in this transition by relying on a reliable and extensive charging infrastructure. Charge France will contribute by representing the specific needs of charging operators to public authorities.”
“By joining forces with key industry players, we aim to take decisive action during this pivotal period to accelerate EV adoption and advance transport decarbonization,” says Didier Liautaud, MD of ENGIE Vianeo France and VP of Charge France.
“Given the urgency of the climate crisis and the need to cut CO₂ emissions, transport electrification is crucial for France’s future. As vice-president of Charge France, I am proud to support this initiative alongside committed stakeholders who are promoting sustainable and ambitious e-mobility,” states Brieuc de Tonquédec, VP of Charge France. “At IONITY, we firmly believe that the future of mobility depends on fast, reliable, and accessible charging infrastructure. Charge France will enable us to combine our strengths to accelerate the energy transition and support this major transformation.”
“Charge France is an opportunity to speak with one voice as an industry and to highlight our complementary expertise, which is essential in the pursuit of carbon neutrality,” emphasizes Pierre Courgeon, MD of Fastned France and secretary general of Charge France.
“To successfully decarbonize transport, Charge France will play a key role in dispelling remaining misconceptions about EVs—particularly regarding public charging,” adds Adrien Simonnet, Development Director of Allego France and Treasurer of Charge France.
