Location by department
EV charging stations: Sarthe (72)
The Sarthe (72) department has 909 publicly accessible charging points across 210 stations, according to the French national IRVE database (data as of October 13, 2026).
Including 442 fast-charging points (DC, 50 kW or more), or 49%.
Key figures
- Public charging points
- 909
- Rank 65 of 96
- Stations
- 210
- Points per 100,000 inhabitants
- 160.4
- Rank 88 of 96
- Fast-charging share
- 49%
- Rank 5 of 96
- Maximum power
- 600 kW
- Points per 100 km²
- 14.6
The charging network in the Sarthe department in detail
With 160.4 charging points per 100,000 inhabitants, the Sarthe department ranks 88 out of 96 in mainland France. That is below the national average (226.6). By volume, its 909 points rank it 65 out of 96, for 566,733 inhabitants and 6,241 km², or 14.6 points per 100 km².
Fast charging (50 kW and above) accounts for 49% of points, more than the national average (27%). 347 points deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 600 kW. Points are most often installed in private car parks open to the public (shops, hotels, businesses) (36%).
Le Mans is the best-covered town, with 57 stations and 202 points, or 22% of the department's points. The largest network is Freshmile France, with 117 points (13% of the total).
Breakdown by power
- Up to 7.4 kW (slow charging, AC)455%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging, AC)40545%
- 22 to 49 kW172%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging, DC)9510%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)34738%
Connector types available
- Type 2486
- CCS Combo425
- Type E/F (Schuko)137
- CHAdeMO47
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 Sarthe department.
- Freshmile France11713%
- Tesla869%
- Power Dot France516%
- QOVOLTIS506%
- Lidl France485%
Where the chargers are installed
- Private car park open to the public331
- Public car park307
- On the street139
- Dedicated fast-charging hub110
- Customer-only car park22
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Points | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mans | 57 | 202 | 58 |
| La Chapelle-Saint-Aubin | 9 | 19 | 3 |
| Mamers | 9 | 11 | 3 |
| Sablé-sur-Sarthe | 8 | 23 | 14 |
| Saint-Saturnin | 7 | 55 | 43 |
| La Flèche | 6 | 37 | 26 |
| La Ferte Bernard | 6 | 16 | 5 |
| Montval-sur-Loir | 6 | 16 | 0 |
Nearby departments
- Orne (61)564 points, 25% fast
- Mayenne (53)504 points, 23% fast
- Indre-et-Loire (37)973 points, 50% fast
- Maine-et-Loire (49)1,654 points, 29% fast
- Loir-et-Cher (41)937 points, 25% fast
- Eure-et-Loir (28)830 points, 37% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in the Sarthe 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 Sarthe department?
The Sarthe department has 442 points of 50 kW and above, 347 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Le Mans has the most (58). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging networks operate in the Sarthe department?
The networks with the most points in the Sarthe department are Freshmile France, Tesla, Power Dot France, QOVOLTIS, 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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