Location by department
EV charging stations: Loire (42)
The Loire (42) department has 1,497 publicly accessible charging points across 433 stations, according to the French national IRVE database (data as of October 13, 2026).
Including 497 fast-charging points (DC, 50 kW or more), or 33%.
Key figures
- Public charging points
- 1,497
- Rank 42 of 96
- Stations
- 433
- Points per 100,000 inhabitants
- 193.4
- Rank 72 of 96
- Fast-charging share
- 33%
- Rank 33 of 96
- Maximum power
- 600 kW
- Points per 100 km²
- 31.2
The charging network in the Loire department in detail
With 193.4 charging points per 100,000 inhabitants, the Loire department ranks 72 out of 96 in mainland France. That is below the national average (226.6). By volume, its 1,497 points rank it 42 out of 96, for 774,133 inhabitants and 4,804 km², or 31.2 points per 100 km².
Fast charging (50 kW and above) accounts for 33% of points, more than the national average (27%). 248 points deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 600 kW. Points are most often installed on the street (39%).
Saint-Étienne is the best-covered town, with 98 stations and 369 points, or 25% of the department's points. The largest network is Réseau de charge Saint-Etienne Métropole, with 270 points (18% of the total).
Breakdown by power
- Up to 7.4 kW (slow charging, AC)825%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging, AC)83456%
- 22 to 49 kW846%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging, DC)24917%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)24817%
Connector types available
- Type 2932
- Type E/F (Schuko)506
- CCS Combo437
- CHAdeMO64
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 Loire department.
- Réseau de charge Saint-Etienne Métropole27018%
- eborn26218%
- bp Pulse987%
- Power Dot France876%
- Freshmile France775%
Where the chargers are installed
- On the street588
- Private car park open to the public471
- Public car park335
- Dedicated fast-charging hub103
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Points | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Étienne | 98 | 369 | 72 |
| Roanne | 29 | 80 | 16 |
| Andrézieux-Bouthéon | 19 | 57 | 14 |
| Saint-Chamond | 17 | 70 | 12 |
| Rive-de-Gier | 11 | 33 | 18 |
| Saint-Priest-en-Jarez | 10 | 57 | 16 |
| Feurs | 10 | 32 | 8 |
| Mably | 9 | 33 | 16 |
Nearby departments
- Rhône (69)3,987 points, 24% fast
- Haute-Loire (43)325 points, 22% fast
- Drôme (26)1,453 points, 38% fast
- Ardèche (07)584 points, 19% fast
- Saône-et-Loire (71)1,534 points, 42% fast
- Ain (01)2,022 points, 64% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in the Loire 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 Loire department?
The Loire department has 497 points of 50 kW and above, 248 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Saint-Étienne has the most (72). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging networks operate in the Loire department?
The networks with the most points in the Loire department are Réseau de charge Saint-Etienne Métropole, eborn, bp Pulse, Power Dot France, 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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