If some stations offer payment by credit card, unfortunately this solution is not the most widespread in France. To refuel your electric vehicle outside your home, it is generally necessary to have the target station operator’s app, or badge compatible. Between manufacturer charge cards, global badges or those restricted to a more local network, you should be equipped before leaving on a trip in an electric vehicle, especially since depending on the formula chosen, prices may vary for the same station. .
From the very beginning it is necessary to distinguish between “universal” badges (charMap Pass type) that provide access to a large number of terminals, and operator cards that are limited to brand terminals (type IZIVIA, for example). Depending on the electric charging network covered, where you live and what rates apply, it can be interesting to have several of them so you are never surprised.
On the price side, there are different formulas. Some top-up cards are free, others for a fee. Thus, operators choose the final purchase of the card, while others choose a monthly or annual subscription formula. To this must be added the user fee that can be set for each recharge or the equivalent of the recharge percentage.
Generally, the free card charges an additional fee, while the subscription card offers preferential rates and additional services such as super-fast shipping. Finally, prepaid cards require lower fees per refill without being as attractive as subscription plans. If you mainly recharge at home, a free card may fulfill the occasional needs. On the other hand, big rollers have an interest in choosing a formula with a subscription that can be interesting on the packages. In any case, it is always recommended to get a global recharge card to deal with the unexpected.
Major shipping badges
Shipping map card
Download
Chargemap is a free mobile application that shows you charging stations for your electric vehicle near you or on a specific route.
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Release :
4.7.169 -
Downloads:
59 -
Exit date:
01/05/2023 -
Writer :
Download -
license :
Free license -
Categories:
a trip
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Operating System :
Android and iOS iPhone / iPad
ChargeMap is certainly the most popular and widespread, and in addition to offering a valuable route planner, provides a badge that gives access to more than 280,000 terminals across Europe. To get this badge, you have to pay €19.90 once and for all; The ChargeMap card works without a subscription. Be careful, because many users complain that the user fees are too high. This is the price to pay to gain access to the majority of terminals in the territory while limiting the number of badges that must be possessed.
my charge card
The Ma Carte de Recharge solution offered by Engie provides access to a large network of stations, with more than 270,000 charging points in France and Europe. Available as a single purchase, the card costs €19 and is very versatile for accessing many peripherals.
Re-winding Shell / New Movement
Shell refill
Shell Recharge is a mobile application that lets you see which locations offer charging points for your electric vehicle. It offers addresses in many European countries, including France.
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Release :
10.1.0 -
Downloads:
30 -
Exit date:
01/12/2023 -
Writer :
The New Motion BV -
license :
Free license -
Categories:
a trip
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Operating System :
Android and iOS iPhone / iPad
The Shell Recharge Card, or New Motion, is a global card with more than 275,000 public charging stations thanks to its roaming network across Europe. If the card is free, you must nevertheless pay a unit cost of €0.35/recharge, regardless of energy or capacity consumed, to be added to the recharge price.
Isivia
Isivia
Izivia, from the EDF Group, invites you to discover its mobility offers and mobile applications to quickly find charging stations for your electric vehicle, located around you.
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Release :
54.0.0 -
Downloads:
11 -
Exit date:
05/12/2022 -
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Izivia – EDF Collection -
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Free license -
Categories:
a trip
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Operating System :
Android, Online Service All Internet Browsers, iOS iPhone/iPad
The EDF operator also has its own charge card, Izivia, which is particularly useful for motorists based in urban areas since the majority of Izivia stations are located in Paris, Lyon, Nancy, Nantes, Bordeaux and the surrounding areas. The card is given to individuals at a single price of 15 euros.
freshshamel
The terminal operator Freshmile offers an accessible card that allows access to more than 200,000 charge points in Europe. The card is subscription-free and costs €4.99 to get access to the affordable prices popular on the stations of the same name. As usual, roaming stations will raise the bill.
Kiwi pass
Operator Mango offers its Kiwhi Pass for access to over 150,000 terminals in Europe and approximately 93% of French terminals. Two modes allow you to earn the badge: for occasional passengers, the Kiwhi Pass A L’ACTE Show costs €19 and requires €0.70 per cargo session; The Kiwhi Pass CONFORT subscription formula costs €24 per year (that’s €2 per month) and reduces shipping costs to €0.35 per session.
blogsurfing
More widespread in Germany, Plugsurfing offers a card at €9.95 to which around 10% of the shipping cost is added. This is a good card for motorists who drive in Germany. Plugsurfing is also a partner with some brands such as Volvo that integrate Plugsurfing into their ecosystem.
ionic
IONITY
Do you want to hit the road with your electric car but are afraid of running out of power? Ride with confidence with the IONITY app!
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Release :
1.5.0 -
Downloads:
59 -
Exit date:
01/05/2023 -
Writer :
IONITY GmbH -
license :
Free license -
Categories:
a trip
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Operating System :
Android and iOS iPhone / iPad
As a result of the union of several vehicle manufacturers (BMW, Mercedes, VW, Hyundai and Ford), Ionity offers many superfast stops, particularly on the motorway network. Although the network terminals are available to everyone, except via QR code, Ionity offers its own subscription formula at € 17.99 per month to take advantage of fast charging at € 0.35 (compared to € 0.69). It is clear that the creators who are members of the consortium often offer their clients a specific subscription that gives access to preferential pricing. It’s a good solution for heavy riders who use the paid range regularly and who need a very fast charge.
and tesla?
Operation of Tesla Superchargers is more transparent. If recharging is simplified as much as possible for owners of one brand’s cars, those with a car of another brand can still use Tesla’s charging network, with some compatible stations. To do this, you must first download the Tesla app and enter a credit card or bank account. Before charging, you must select the “Charge a non-Tesla device” option, then select the chosen device on the compatible station. All that’s left to do is plug in your car, with payment automatically to the linked bank account. On the other hand, it is necessary to have the application and all the information well-informed before charging your electric vehicle.
Which one to choose?
In addition to a potential badge from your vehicle manufacturer, it is always reassuring to have another, more comprehensive badge for different everyday needs. In this little game, the Chargemap badge seems to convince most motorists. However, the alternative proposed by Shell / New Motion is quite suitable for the free card for which the additional cost of € 0.35 / charging session is very reasonable.
Heavy riders will choose to sign up for an Ionity Passport that will offer them a preferential rate for recharging at high speed on the highway, provided they have a compatible electric vehicle, without having to veer off the track.
On the other hand, Chargemap and Location remain essential to planning a route keeping your car’s charging needs in mind. The ABRP (A Better Route Planner) offers similar services with the addition of some very useful options. Thus it is possible to have a detailed itinerary that takes into account various parameters such as vehicle model, starting load, battery capacity on arrival, threshold that must not be exceeded at the time of arrival at the station, vehicle speed or weather and driving conditions in real time. A very complete tool to plan your trips with maximum accuracy.
Better Routine Planner (ABRP)
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) is a free mobile application and online service that allows you to geolocate electric vehicle charging stations on your route.
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Release :
4.3.3 -
Downloads:
150 -
Exit date:
12/22/2022 -
Writer :
Iternio Planning AB -
license :
Free license -
Categories:
a trip
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Operating System :
Android, Online Service All Internet Browsers, iOS iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch
If you choose to equip yourself with several badges in order to always benefit from the best prices, the Chargeprice website and the app are good allies so that you do not have any surprises when you deliver the car, prices are not always clearly displayed, unlike those in traditional service stations.
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