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Electra: Simplifying Electric Vehicle Charging Across France

Electra is changing the way electric vehicle owners charge their cars with a network of fast charging stations in France. The user-friendly app enhances the experience, making it easy to find and book charging spots. With powerful charging options and a subscription model, Electra is committed to supporting sustainable transport and reducing urban pollution.

Electra EV charging

What is Electra?

Electra is revolutionizing the way electric vehicle (EV) owners charge their cars by offering a network of fast charging stations across major and medium-sized French cities. The whole experience has been redesigned to be super simple and user-friendly, with unique features available on both the app and webapp. Whether you’re a casual driver or managing a fleet, Electra aims to make charging your EV hassle-free and efficient.

Main Benefits of Using Electra

Electra delivers a charging experience that’s fast, reliable, and convenient. Here are some key facts that highlight why it stands out:

  • Charging power ranges from 50 to 400 kW, enabling a full charge in under 30 minutes.
  • Recover up to 400 km of range in just 20 minutes of charging.
  • Book your charging spot in advance through the app to avoid waiting.
  • Real-time updates on station availability and charging progress.
  • Compatible with all electric vehicles, from compact cars to SUVs and the latest models.
  • Exclusive app features like discount codes, billing access, and trip planning.
  • Stations strategically located all over Europe for seamless travel.

Electra+ Subscription: Lower Your Charging Costs

With the Electra+ subscription, users can drop their charging price to the minimum. Plus, there’s a special offer: get 1 month free when you subscribe using the code “PLUS2”. This subscription unlocks exclusive prices and features, making it easier and cheaper to keep your EV powered up. It’s all about giving drivers peace of mind and control over their charging expenses.

Electra for Professionals and Property Hosts

Electra isn’t just for individual drivers. Professionals managing electric vehicle fleets can equip their vehicles with the best charging experience to simplify their transition to green mobility. Meanwhile, property owners can boost their property’s value by hosting Electra’s fast charging stations, joining Europe’s fastest-growing network. It’s a win-win for businesses and communities looking to embrace sustainable transport.

The Electra App: Your Charging Companion

The Electra app puts all charging stations right in your pocket. It’s designed to make your life easier with features like:

  • Booking a time slot and charging spot before arrival.
  • Checking station availability and characteristics in real time.
  • Tracking your charging progress live.
  • Accessing detailed billing information for each charge.
  • Using discount codes to save on charging costs.

Download it from the App Store or Google Play and enjoy effortless charging wherever you go.

Electra’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – Promotes access to fast, clean charging solutions.
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Advances EV infrastructure with cutting-edge technology.
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Helps reduce urban pollution and traffic stress.
  • SDG 13: Climate Action – Supports the transition to low-carbon transportation.
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Encourages efficient energy use and transparency.

Why Electra is Changing the EV Charging Game

Electra puts an end to the ordeal of electric car charging. No more long waits or confusing pricing. Instead, it offers a simple, transparent, and fast charging experience that fits right into your lifestyle. With a network that’s growing fast and technology that keeps pushing the limits, Electra is setting a new standard for EV charging across Europe. It’s not just about powering cars—it’s about powering a cleaner, healthier future.

What Electra actually does

Electra is a fast EV-charging network operator active across 10 European countries, including France, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Spain. Its stations deliver up to 400 km of range in 20 minutes at up to 150 kW, and the company runs more than 770 live charging stations with more on the way.

Where the network shows up

  • Hospitality: charging stations installed at Kyriad and Campanile hotel sites.
  • Retail: stations hosted at Intermarché supermarket locations.
  • Infrastructure partnerships: deployment support from Vinci and Indigo.

Trusted by

Intermarchéretail host
Vinciinfrastructure partner
Kyriadhospitality host

Proof, not just claims

770+live charging stations
10European countries covered
2,200stations targeted across Europe by 2030

Electra projects that its network will help avoid 4.4 million tons of CO2 by 2030, backed by more than €2 billion in institutional financing from partners including the European Union’s InvestEU Fund, Eurazeo and Caisse des Dépôts.

Why this belongs on a sustainability directory

Electra supports SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) and SDG 13 (climate action) by building fast, reliable charging infrastructure across Europe, targeting 15,000 fast charging points by 2030 and a projected 4.4 million tons of CO2 avoided.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Electra operate, and who hosts its stations?

Electra operates in 10 European countries, including France, Belgium, Germany and Spain. Its charging stations are hosted at locations including Intermarché, Kyriad and Campanile.

Which SDGs does Electra support, and how?

SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) and SDG 13 (climate action): more than 770 fast-charging stations live today, targeting 2,200 stations and 15,000 charging points by 2030, projected to avoid 4.4 million tons of CO2.

How is Electra verified as a sustainability project?

Electra is a member of the Solar Impulse World Alliance for Efficient Solutions, and is backed by institutional investors including the European Union’s InvestEU Fund and Caisse des Dépôts.

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Arnaud Michel, founder of Keys for Tomorrow
About the curator

Arnaud Michel is the founder and curator of Keys for Tomorrow. In 2014, his master’s thesis on community currencies and sustainable development won the Prix Recherche at Belgium’s Prix de l’Économie Sociale; the research was later published as Ecological Economics (Elsevier, 2015). He curates this directory to the same standard, cross-checking every project against established certification bodies and directories — including B Corp, 1% for the Planet, and Solar Impulse Foundation — alongside direct research into each project’s own record. Connect on LinkedIn.

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