Location by department
EV charging stations: Cher (18)
The Cher (18) department has 580 publicly accessible charging points across 153 stations, according to the French national IRVE database (data as of October 13, 2026).
Including 330 fast-charging points (DC, 50 kW or more), or 57%.
Key figures
- Public charging points
- 580
- Rank 78 of 96
- Stations
- 153
- Points per 100,000 inhabitants
- 194.2
- Rank 71 of 96
- Fast-charging share
- 57%
- Rank 2 of 96
- Maximum power
- 400 kW
- Points per 100 km²
- 7.9
The charging network in the Cher department in detail
With 194.2 charging points per 100,000 inhabitants, the Cher department ranks 71 out of 96 in mainland France. That is below the national average (226.6). By volume, its 580 points rank it 78 out of 96, for 298,660 inhabitants and 7,303 km², or 7.9 points per 100 km².
Fast charging (50 kW and above) accounts for 57% of points, more than the national average (27%). 237 points deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 400 kW. Points are most often installed in public car parks (33%).
Belleville-sur-Loire is the best-covered town, with 37 stations and 38 points, or 7% of the department's points. The largest network is Tesla, with 86 points (15% of the total).
Breakdown by power
- Up to 7.4 kW (slow charging, AC)468%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging, AC)19734%
- 22 to 49 kW61%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging, DC)9316%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)23741%
Connector types available
- CCS Combo329
- Type 2269
- Type E/F (Schuko)118
- CHAdeMO53
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 Cher department.
Where the chargers are installed
- Public car park189
- Dedicated fast-charging hub172
- Private car park open to the public145
- On the street74
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Points | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville-sur-Loire | 37 | 38 | 0 |
| Bourges | 21 | 111 | 40 |
| Saint-Doulchard | 10 | 33 | 13 |
| Vierzon | 8 | 31 | 14 |
| Dun-sur-Auron | 7 | 15 | 4 |
| Sancoins | 5 | 14 | 8 |
| Saint-Germain-du-Puy | 4 | 18 | 10 |
| Saint-Amand-Montrond | 4 | 15 | 6 |
Nearby departments
- Nièvre (58)433 points, 39% fast
- Indre (36)607 points, 26% fast
- Allier (03)775 points, 36% fast
- Loir-et-Cher (41)937 points, 25% fast
- Loiret (45)1,225 points, 42% fast
- Creuse (23)333 points, 29% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in the Cher 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 Cher department?
The Cher department has 330 points of 50 kW and above, 237 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Bourges has the most (40). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging networks operate in the Cher department?
The networks with the most points in the Cher department are Tesla, Zunder, EDF-EV100, ENGIE Vianeo, and Freshmile 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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