Daily EV news · France · 28 October 2026
EV Charging
Five hour overnight charging window delivers 133 to 222 km range at 7.4 kW, Enedis confirms minimum off-peak slot
A five hour overnight charging session at 7.4 kW restores between 133 and 222 km of range depending on vehicle consumption, while a standard 2.3 kW domestic socket delivers only 37 to 61 km, according to analysis of French grid operator Enedis off-peak tariff rules. Enedis guarantees at least five consecutive hours of off-peak electricity between 23:00 and 07:00 as part of an eight hour daily window. The operator is rolling out new off-peak schedules to 1.7 million customers from November 2025 to June 2026, then 9.3 million households from December 2026 to October 2027, with the Médiateur national de l'énergie confirming a 1 November 2026 start for the larger cohort.
Why it matters
The guaranteed five hour minimum window sets a baseline for home charger specifications and helps CPOs and installers size residential equipment against typical daily mileage. The phased rollout to 11 million French households through 2027 signals predictable demand growth for 7.4 kW and higher home charging infrastructure.
French supermarkets expand EV charging networks as fuel sales drop 10% at Coopérative U
Major French supermarket chains including Leclerc, Lidl and Carrefour are installing more EV charging stations after fuel sales declined, with Coopérative U reporting a 10% drop since the start of the year due to TotalEnergies capping petrol at €1.99 per litre and diesel at €2.25 per litre. Competition among retailers has driven charging prices down to €0.17 per kWh at Leclerc and €0.18 per kWh for Lidl Plus members, with supermarkets treating EV charging as a loss leader to attract customers. The rollout is part of France's broader shift to electric vehicles.
Why it matters
Supermarket chains entering the charging market as a competitive response to fuel pricing pressures signals a new procurement dynamic where retailers use low margin charging to drive footfall, potentially reshaping site selection and pricing strategies for CPOs. The aggressive pricing at €0.17 to €0.18 per kWh sets a benchmark that could pressure standalone charging networks and influence tender expectations across France.
Electric Vehicles
Maxus targets 100 to 120 French dealers by 2028 and plans small electric van
Maxus France announced plans to expand from around 50 sales points today to 100 to 120 dealerships within two years, requiring over 30 new openings per year, according to statements made on 22 October 2026 at SOLUTRANS+ in Lyon and reported by Automobile Propre on 27 October. The brand also confirmed a future small electric van for professionals and an aftersales partnership strategy still under study, meaning workshop arrangements remain undecided.
Why it matters
Fleet operators and charging planners face uncertainty over service proximity as dealer count is a target rather than current coverage, while the incoming small van segment may shift demand patterns for depot charging infrastructure across France.
Policy & Market
Three Audi A2 e-tron variants added to French subsidy list from 24 November 2026
A decree published in France's Journal officiel on 23 October 2026 (JORF number 0248, text number 11) lists three Audi A2 e-tron power outputs (190 ch, 231 ch and 326 ch) as meeting the minimum environmental score for state subsidy eligibility, effective from 24 November 2026. The decree specifies vehicles by type-variant-version code rather than commercial name, and the 170 ch variant does not appear in the published list. ADEME sets the threshold at 60 points for eligibility.
Why it matters
Procurement teams planning French EV fleet tenders after November 2026 can now include these three A2 e-tron variants in subsidy calculations, though buyers must verify exact TVV codes with dealers to confirm eligibility for any unlisted trim levels.