Fast charging stations for EV : complete guide

Discover everything about fast charging stations: types, costs, locations, and tips to optimize your charging and preserve your battery.

Electra Unveils the Electraline

Electra Unveils the Electraline. The Connected Station Transforming the Charging Experience

Voiture électrique : les Français prennent le virage

La troisième édition du baromètre OpinionWay “Les Français et le véhicule électrique” pour Electra confirme l’adhésion de plus en plus forte des Français à la mobilité électrique : près d’1 Français concerné sur 2 envisage de remplacer son véhicule thermique par une voiture électrique et 71% d’entre eux se disent prêts à partir en vacances avec leur véhicule électrique, peu importe la distance. Contrairement à certaines idées reçues, les Français font donc de plus en plus confiance à la voiture électrique et croient dans l’intérêt de décarboner les mobilités.

Jorge Espinel joins Electra as Senior VP Strategic Partnerships & New business

Electra, a leading European fast-charging network for electric vehicles, is bolstering its market position by expanding its efforts to develop strategic partnerships with major industry players. Amidst rapid market growth, Electra is excited to welcome Jorge Espinel, a specialist with over 25 years in international business growth, to its team.

Electra raises €304 million of capital to accelerate the switch towards electric mobility in Europe

Electra, the European fast-charging network for electric vehicles, announces a fundraising of €304 million, entirely in equity, a record amount in the charging sector. This funding round is led by the Dutch pension fund service provider, PGGM. Bpifrance, through its Large Venture fund, also enters Electra's capital on this occasion. Historical investors, especially Eurazeo, RIVE Private Investment, the SNCF group, and Serena, participate in this round. Electra has raised nearly €600 million in capital in 3 years to deploy one of the first charging networks at the European level.

Electra receives the European Scale-Up of the Year Special Award

This award was presented by the European Investment Bank during the 5th edition of the European Startup Prize for Mobility Award Ceremony at the European Parliament.

Electra unveils its new visual identity

Since its inception, Electra has been driven by one ambition: to accelerate the electrification of the automotive industry by making fast, simple, and stress-free charging a reality. At a time when transportation accounts for 31% of CO2 emissions in France, sustainable mobility is a necessity, and the electric vehicle embodies this new way of life. We are convinced that to drive this transition, our brand and products must not only cater to the practical needs of users but also establish a deep emotional connection with them, inspire them, and ignite their enthusiasm. Electra is proud to unveil its new brand identity. An identity that represents more than just an image: it is a promise of well-being, comfort, and serenity. It reflects our commitment to an attractive product that seamlessly integrates into the urban landscape of tomorrow and the emerging lifestyles.

Energy Infrastructure Partners and electric vehicle infrastructure champion Electra launch Swiss joint venture

Energy Infrastructure Partners, a leading investor in the energy transition, has signed an agreement on behalf of a group of Swiss pension funds it represents to partner with Electra, an early mover and European champion in the electric vehicle infrastructure industry.

Stellantis joins forces with Electra to help the French switch to electric vehicles

Stellantis, via sa Business Unit « Charging & Energy », et Electra annoncent aujourd'hui un projet pilote visant à offrir une expérience de recharge rapide publique aux clients des modèles électriques de Stellantis en France. Cette coopération - la première du genre entre Electra et un constructeur automobile - donnera l’opportunité dans les zones urbaines et les centres-villes pour une recharge publique simple, fiable et au meilleur prix à travers le réseau d'Electra.

Electra launches Autocharge and makes charging even easier. Plug in, charge, go!

Electra, the leading French pure-player in fast charging of electric vehicles, has placed the user experience at the heart of its concerns since its creation. After having invented the reservation of charging points and the opening of barriers with Station Access, the company now offers Autocharge: the functionality that allows you to plug in your car and start charging automatically. It's even easier than recharging a combustion vehicle, since the billing is done directly, no need for an app, recharging pass or bank card! For more information, watch our video here: https://youtu.be/qVAzfPQ79Nc

7 ultra-fast charging stations to be deployed by Electra on the VINCI Autoroutes network by the summer

Dans le cadre de ses engagements pour accompagner le développement des mobilités décarbonées, VINCI Autoroutes vient de confier à l’opérateur français Electra le déploiement et la gestion de 7 stations de recharge ultra-rapide qui seront mises en service d’ici l’été sur son réseau.

Electra, the French charging champion, joins the French Tech Next40

Electra, the operator of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles, is continuing its ascent and is now a major player in the energy transition. The company has joined the French Tech Next40, a government support programme dedicated to the most promising French scale-ups and future European heavyweights.