Location by department
EV charging stations: Ain (01)
The Ain (01) department has 2,022 publicly accessible charging points across 484 stations, according to the French national IRVE database (data as of October 13, 2026).
Including 1,292 fast-charging points (DC, 50 kW or more), or 64%.
Key figures
- Public charging points
- 2,022
- Rank 25 of 96
- Stations
- 484
- Points per 100,000 inhabitants
- 297.6
- Rank 15 of 96
- Fast-charging share
- 64%
- Rank 1 of 96
- Maximum power
- 600 kW
- Points per 100 km²
- 35.0
The charging network in the Ain department in detail
With 297.6 charging points per 100,000 inhabitants, the Ain department ranks 15 out of 96 in mainland France. That is above the national average (226.6). By volume, its 2,022 points rank it 25 out of 96, for 679,344 inhabitants and 5,783 km², or 35.0 points per 100 km².
Fast charging (50 kW and above) accounts for 64% of points, more than the national average (27%). 1,156 points deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 600 kW. Points are most often installed in public car parks (67%).
Saint-Vulbas is the best-covered town, with 43 stations and 44 points, or 2% of the department's points. The largest network is Tesla, with 923 points (46% of the total).
Breakdown by power
- Up to 7.4 kW (slow charging, AC)754%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging, AC)53727%
- 22 to 49 kW1186%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging, DC)1367%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)1,15657%
Connector types available
- CCS Combo1,338
- Type 2680
- Type E/F (Schuko)304
- CHAdeMO52
One point can offer several sockets, so the total exceeds the number of points.
Main networks present
Brands shown on the chargers, ranked by number of points in the Ain department.
- Tesla92346%
- Freshmile France22811%
- E-Totem tiers investissement573%
- SIEA523%
- Lidl France502%
Where the chargers are installed
- Public car park1,355
- On the street286
- Private car park open to the public279
- Dedicated fast-charging hub86
- Customer-only car park16
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Points | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Vulbas | 43 | 44 | 1 |
| Oyonnax | 19 | 67 | 34 |
| Bourg-en-Bresse | 18 | 68 | 24 |
| Ferney-Voltaire | 15 | 24 | 4 |
| Valserhône | 11 | 29 | 11 |
| Ambérieu-en-Bugey | 10 | 31 | 8 |
| Saint-Genis-Pouilly | 8 | 23 | 4 |
| Divonne-les-Bains | 7 | 18 | 2 |
Nearby departments
- Saône-et-Loire (71)1,534 points, 42% fast
- Rhône (69)3,987 points, 24% fast
- Jura (39)424 points, 32% fast
- Haute-Savoie (74)2,041 points, 29% fast
- Savoie (73)1,588 points, 31% fast
- Loire (42)1,497 points, 33% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in the Ain department?
The price depends on the operator and the station's power output. Our charging price comparison breaks down the rates of the main networks in France.
How do I find a fast-charging station in the Ain department?
The Ain department has 1,292 points of 50 kW and above, 1,156 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Oyonnax has the most (34). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging networks operate in the Ain department?
The networks with the most points in the Ain department are Tesla, Freshmile France, E-Totem tiers investissement, SIEA, and Lidl France.
Is this data up to date?
The figures on this page come from the French national IRVE database, published on data.gouv.fr under the Licence Ouverte 2.0 and consolidated every night from the files operators declare. It is not exhaustive: Avere-France's barometer counts more points nationwide. The interactive map uses the same database for France.
Data: French national IRVE database (transport.data.gouv.fr), Licence Ouverte 2.0, as of October 13, 2026. data.gouv.fr
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