To support the growth of the Volkswagen ID range. the German manufacturer is launching electric cars Electrify France by Volkswagen Group Networksa new company project network of charging stationslocated in its distribution networks for the Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, SEAT, Cupra and Škoda brands.

“The initiatives that Volkswagen Group France is implementing for electric mobility are strong and allow all electric car owners to charge their cars in a few minutes throughout France. This is a big commitment from a very dedicated manufacturer! »said Xavier Chardon, chairman of the board of Volkswagen Group France.

Electrify France: up to 300 high-power charging points

Since 2020, Volkswagen has installed 7 charging stations in its dealerships in France to experiment with this new solution and understand the issues and the associated points of vigilance. The goal was to offer a quality offer adapted to the needs of electric vehicle users.

By the summer of 2024, it will be close 150 Electrify France charging stationsoffering a few in total 300 powerful charging points, which will see the light of day in concessions (Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, SEAT, Cupra and Škoda) of the German group in France. They will available to all electric car users, 24/7.

Charging stations with a capacity of 150 kW

Each Electrify France station will be equipped with at least one charging point with guaranteed capacity 150 kWwhile larger charging stations will have up to 12 ultra-fast charging points.

This new network will complement the main high-capacity charging networks that already exist, but will allow more charging solutions to be offered in suburban areas and poorly equipped regions. Over time, the German manufacturer plans to develop this national network, relying on 700 points of sale of Volkswagen Group France brands throughout France.

Volkswagen Group France is betting on electromobility and decarbonisation, and has, since June 2023, at its headquarters in Villers-Cotteret in the Aisne region, the 5th largest private photovoltaic park in France: -ci occupies 15 hectares of production surface. with a capacity of 20 MW.

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