Deploying a recharging infrastructure for electric vehicles

At 1 ^er January 2020, France had a fleet of 38.2 million vehicles, of which only 1% were electric. On March 27, 2023, the European Parliament set 2035 as the deadline for ending the manufacture and sale of combustion-powered vehicles. Eventually, they will be replaced by electric vehicles, whose numbers have risen from 1% (in 2020) to 17% of the French car fleet in 2023.

You're among those who have chosen to use an electric vehicle for private and/or business travel. So you need to know where and how to recharge your vehicle. Unfortunately, you don't have the time or the skills to set up a suitable infrastructure. So follow this practical guide to universal recharging methods and locations. It is structured around the following points:

• What is an electric vehicle?

• What types of cables and plugs should I use?

• What are the charging options?

• Where can charging stations be installed and at what cost?

• How to finance the various installations?