Paris can be driven from all angles with an EV. And using the right tools, finding a charge point will be quite easy. As a bonus, you will often encounter nice restaurants, a perfect picnic spot or beautiful views. And remember: Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.

Fully charged into the tunnel

Cars powered by LPG (or other flammable gasses) are not allowed on the train through the Eurotunnel. EVs however, are very welcome. That’s why Eurotunnel is offering fast (and free!) charging at the terminals on both sides of the Channel. Before you board the train, you can use the fast chargers that are placed on the England side in Folkestone. You’ll arrive in France with a full battery. From there, Paris is a 300 km ride away, so you will probably only need one more stop to get to the city of love.

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Fast Charging

A fast charging station is ideal if you can leave your EV for fifteen to forty-five minutes. For example, when you go grocery shopping, have lunch or have an appointment. The most common fast chargers can charge up to 50 kW. Fast chargers can often be found along the highway, at hotels and increasingly at large supermarkets and shopping centres. To use a fast charger, you need either a CCS or a CHAdeMO plug on your vehicle. Your EV’s user manual will tell you all about what cable fits your specific EV.

Duration: 15-45 minutes
Power: up to 50 kW
Required cables: CCS or CHAdeMO plug
Most common to find: along the highway, at hotels and increasingly at large supermarkets and shops

High Power Charging

Your EV will be full of energy in no time, with high power charging. Within ten minutes of charging you can drive up to 250 km further. So, after a cup of coffee, you can hit the road again. The charging stations can charge up to 350 kW and you can use a CCS plug here. CCS has become the standard in fast charging.

Duration: 10 minutes
Power: up to 350 kW
Required cables: CCS
Most common to find: along the highway