Question 1

How much does a full home charge cost in 2026?

Accepted Answer

For a 60 kWh battery (WLTP range ~350 km), expect about €11 in France at regulated peak rate (€0.21/kWh), €7.80 if you have off-peak rate (€0.13/kWh). In Belgium: ~€18. In Switzerland: ~€16. A full home charge remains 2 to 3 times cheaper than a public fast charge.

Question 2

What station power should I install at home?

Accepted Answer

For daily use (50-80 km/day), a 7.4 kW station (single-phase) is largely sufficient and charges about 40 km per hour. If you drive a lot or have three-phase wiring, opt for 11 kW (60 km/h). 22 kW is rarely useful for an individual — most cars are limited to 11 kW in AC.

Question 3

Should I subscribe to a charging operator?

Accepted Answer

If you mainly charge at home (≥ 80% of the time) and do a few long trips per year: a no-subscription card like Chargemap Pass or Shell Recharge is enough. If you drive +20,000 km/year with regular fast-station use: a subscription (IONITY Motion, Fastned Gold, Electra) can reduce cost/kWh by 30-50%. Our comparator shows the break-even point.

Question 4

Is real range close to WLTP?

Accepted Answer

No. In real mixed cycle, expect 80-85% of WLTP (350 km advertised = 280-300 km in practice). On motorway at 130 km/h: 60-70% of WLTP (350 km = 210-245 km). In winter at -5°C: 70-75% of WLTP. The most efficient cars on motorways in 2026: Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Mercedes EQE.

Question 5

Can I install a station in an apartment building without general meeting approval?

Accepted Answer

In France, the « right-to-plug » (LOM law 2019) allows any co-owner to install a station on their space, at their expense, without general assembly approval. The management must be informed. The Advenir bonus covers up to €960 of installation. In Belgium and Switzerland, similar schemes exist. See our detailed apartment-building charging guide.

Question 6

Charging on motorways during holidays: how many stops?

Accepted Answer

For a car with ~60 kWh battery (Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, VW ID.4) and 270 km real motorway range, expect 1 stop every ~200 km of continuous driving (charge 20 → 80% in 25-30 min on 150 kW station). On Paris-Nice (930 km): 2-3 stops. Our trip comparator calculates the detail for each major European route.

Question 7

What tax incentive for the station in France in 2026?

Accepted Answer

For individuals: flat €500 tax credit per station installed by IRVE pro. For businesses: 40% accelerated depreciation (additional tax deduction) on station price, until end 2026. For public-accessible stations (business parking lots, shops): Advenir B2B bonus of €1,000 to €2,100 depending on power.

Criterion	Home (AC)	Public slow (AC)	Public fast (DC)
Average price	€0.18-0.25/kWh	€0.30-0.45/kWh	€0.45-0.65/kWh
Power	2-22 kW	3-22 kW	50-350 kW
Time (60 kWh)	3-12 h	3-8 h	20-45 min
Ideal use	Daily, night	Work, parking	Long trip, holidays
Initial investment	€800-2,500 (station)	None	None

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