France has passed 200,000 public charging points. According to the Avere-France barometer published on September 7, 2026, the country had 200,926 publicly accessible charging points on August 31, 2026, up 13% year on year.
Key Numbers
- 200,926 public charging points at the end of August 2026 (+13%).
- 39.3 charging sessions per point, compared with about 31 a year earlier.
- 855 kWh delivered per point, compared with 639 (+34%).
- Battery EVs reached a 38% share of new car sales in August.
Busier Chargers
The most notable figure is not the number of chargers but how much they are used. Energy delivered per point rose 34%, which improves the business case for operators. Avere-France’s Clément Molizon commented on the results in the barometer release.
What It Means
Rising utilisation and a 38% BEV share point to continued demand for both public and private charging. Workplaces, residential buildings and retail sites remain key segments for Type 2 AC charging. See our France supplier page.
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Key Takeaways
- France had 200,926 public charging points on August 31, 2026.
- Sessions per point rose to 39.3 from about 31.
- Energy per point rose 34% to 855 kWh.
- BEVs took 38% of new car sales in August.
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