Everything you need to know about EV charging and electric cars
Clear explanations, without the jargon, so you can choose, charge, and drive your electric car with confidence.
France's 2026 Eco-Malus: Electric Cars Are No Longer Entirely Exempt
The weight-based malus can now apply to certain electric cars without an eco-score, a first since the mechanism was created.
EV Charging Subscriptions: Comparing the Real Cost of Charging in France in 2026
Home charging, public 22kW stations, or fast charging on the motorway: the price gaps are significant, here's how to pick the right plan.
Electricity Prices: What the Regulated Tariff Hike Means for Home EV Charging in France
France's regulated electricity tariff rose 2.5% on August 1, 2026, but the off-peak option finally opened up to smaller 3kVA subscriptions.
Carrefour Cuts EV Charging Prices by 30% on Its 22kW Stations
Since August 1, 2026, French retailer Carrefour has applied a rate of 0.23 euros per kWh across all its 22kW charging stations, a 30% cut.
France Passes 200,000 Public Charging Points
By the end of July 2026, France's public charging network passed 200,000 charge points, putting it halfway to its 2030 target.
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G): When Your Electric Car Becomes a Backup Battery
Bidirectional charging, which lets an electric car power a home or feed the grid, remains an emerging technology in France in 2026.
France's EV Purchase Grant 2026: Higher Amounts After Three Years of Cuts
The premium that replaced France's old ecological bonus rose in 2026, up to 5,700 euros for the lowest-income households.
Fast Chargers on French Motorways: How to Dodge the Queues This Summer 2026
With more than 200,000 public charging points now installed in France, the motorway network holds up better, but summer getaway weekends remain tight.
France's Social Leasing Scheme Returns in 2026: Electric Cars From €94 a Month
France's social leasing scheme for electric cars is back since July 16, 2026, with 18 models starting at €94 a month.
The Right to Charge in France: Installing an EV Charger as a Co-owner in 2026
In France, the 'droit à la prise' lets any co-owner or tenant install a charging point at their own expense, without a building vote.