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EV charging stations: Loire-Atlantique (44)
The Loire-Atlantique (44) department has 3,120 publicly accessible charging points across 1,032 stations, according to the French national IRVE database (data as of October 13, 2026).
Including 652 fast-charging points (DC, 50 kW or more), or 21%.
Key figures
- Public charging points
- 3,120
- Rank 11 of 96
- Stations
- 1,032
- Points per 100,000 inhabitants
- 209.7
- Rank 58 of 96
- Fast-charging share
- 21%
- Rank 84 of 96
- Maximum power
- 500 kW
- Points per 100 km²
- 44.6
The charging network in the Loire-Atlantique department in detail
With 209.7 charging points per 100,000 inhabitants, the Loire-Atlantique department ranks 58 out of 96 in mainland France. That is below the national average (226.6). By volume, its 3,120 points rank it 11 out of 96, for 1,487,570 inhabitants and 7,002 km², or 44.6 points per 100 km².
Fast charging (50 kW and above) accounts for 21% of points, less than the national average (27%). 404 points deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 500 kW. Points are most often installed on the street (45%).
Saint-Herblain is the best-covered town, with 77 stations and 200 points, or 6% of the department's points. The largest network is SYDELA, with 407 points (13% of the total).
Breakdown by power
- Up to 7.4 kW (slow charging, AC)46715%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging, AC)1,92962%
- 22 to 49 kW722%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging, DC)2488%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)40413%
Connector types available
- Type 22,356
- Type E/F (Schuko)1,162
- CCS Combo599
- CHAdeMO112
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-Atlantique department.
- SYDELA40713%
- Ouest Charge39913%
- Freshmile France33311%
- E-Totem tiers investissement2959%
- Easy Charge Services2006%
Where the chargers are installed
- On the street1,393
- Private car park open to the public841
- Public car park694
- Dedicated fast-charging hub177
- Customer-only car park15
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Points | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Herblain | 77 | 200 | 42 |
| Nantes | 65 | 415 | 39 |
| Rezé | 31 | 120 | 27 |
| La Baule-Escoublac | 28 | 168 | 26 |
| Treillieres | 25 | 41 | 8 |
| Trignac | 24 | 105 | 56 |
| Pornic | 24 | 43 | 7 |
| Saint-Nazaire | 21 | 67 | 5 |
Nearby departments
- Vendée (85)1,227 points, 30% fast
- Maine-et-Loire (49)1,654 points, 29% fast
- Ille-et-Vilaine (35)2,124 points, 29% fast
- Morbihan (56)1,541 points, 34% fast
- Mayenne (53)504 points, 23% fast
- Charente-Maritime (17)1,415 points, 32% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in the Loire-Atlantique 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-Atlantique department?
The Loire-Atlantique department has 652 points of 50 kW and above, 404 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Trignac has the most (56). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging networks operate in the Loire-Atlantique department?
The networks with the most points in the Loire-Atlantique department are SYDELA, Ouest Charge, Freshmile France, E-Totem tiers investissement, and Easy Charge Services.
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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