For more than three months, our team has been trying various solutions to combat the wave of vandalism affecting our network. This wave of vandalism primarily involves the theft of copper cables, the very cables that allow you to charge your vehicle when you visit our stations. All operators of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) […] The post IECharge® and reinforced cables appeared first on IECharge.
For more than three months, our team has been trying various solutions to combat the wave of vandalism affecting our network. This wave of vandalism primarily involves the theft of copper cables, the very cables that allow you to charge your vehicle when you visit our stations. All operators of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) are affected. The same is true for rail transport and telecommunications operators. At IECharge®, a complaint is filed with the authorities for every act of vandalism. More than fifty complaints have been filed with the authorities following cable thefts. Thus, any damage is reported and may result in legal action. The law provides for a penalty of up to two years in prison and a fine of 30,000 euros, with a statute of limitations of up to six years after the incident. In addition, our teams have helped draft a national agreement to combat malicious acts targeting electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This agreement is currently under review by the various stakeholders involved. Today, our team has identified various solutions to combat this problem. Among the solutions selected are the latest-generation Kevlar shielded cables, which are in use at several of our stations, including the one in Méru-Amblainville in the Oise department (photo below). Other cable protection solutions are also under consideration. We’re also exploring other options such as surveillance cameras, alarm bells, or metal protective hatches with authentication. Our teams are hard at work getting our network back on track, but it will take time. Because we’re determined not to raise our prices and to remain the cheapest French network on the market at €0.25/kWh with no subscription fee. So yes, our team still has a ways to go to offer you the best electric charging service. But yes, our team is highly motivated. Big shoutout to all of you who use our network and are being patient. We’ll be back very soon with more good news. The post IECharge® and reinforced cables appeared first on IECharge.
For the second time, IECharge® has been named the best value for money!
The 2026 ranking of the best charging networks in France has just been revealed by the Chargemap interface. For the second year running, the IECharge® network has won first place for value for money out of all operators offering electric charging in France. Twice in a row! In 2025 and 2026, the IECharge® network took […] The post For the second time, IECharge® has been named the best value for money! appeared first on IECharge.
The 2026 ranking of the best charging networks in France has just been revealed by the Chargemap interface. For the second year running, the IECharge® network has won first place for value for money out of all operators offering electric charging in France. Twice in a row! In 2025 and 2026, the IECharge® network took first place in the value for money category, ahead of Tesla Superchargers, Le Plein, Izivia, and Electra. For our teams, who are committed every day to offering users the best-priced charging service on the market in suburban and rural areas, this ranking is a reward. It must be said that the competitive pricing and charging experience delivered by our fast charging network makes all the difference in a context where the cost of charging remains a key issue for electric vehicle drivers. At 0.25 cents per kWh, the IECharge® network offers the best rate currently available on the French market. AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF FEEDBACK With 3 million electric vehicle drivers relying on it as their go-to charging service, Chargemap is best placed to compile a list of the top charging networks in France. For its 2026 ranking, the company conducted an in-depth analysis of feedback from over 132,000 unique users, representing 433,775 ratings collected between 1 January and 31 December 2025. SUPPORT SERVICE OFFERED BY IECHARGE® This ranking is also based on the support service offered by IECharge®, which includes a phone number (01 84 88 68 00), email support (support@iecharge.io) and a real-time map showing available stations and those undergoing maintenance: https://iecharge.io/fr/stations/. The new colour code is easier to read than the previous one. The IECharge® teams are fully dedicated to improving the charging experience on our network. See you soon on the network offering the best value for money in France! *Chargemap is a French company founded in 2013. This platform provides, via its website or mobile app, a map of charging stations for electric cars as well as a route planner that allows you to target charging stations from different providers along your route. Chargemap offers a payment method and customer service available 24 hours a day. The post For the second time, IECharge® has been named the best value for money! appeared first on IECharge.
The IECharge® app : improving service quality
Since the beginning of December, the IECharge® app has had new features added to help you better understand the availability of our stations. To improve the quality of our service, we have introduced new signage on the app to indicate station availability. From now on, an easier-to-understand colour code will guide you through your […] The post The IECharge® app : improving service quality appeared first on IECharge.
Since the beginning of December, the IECharge® app has had new features added to help you better understand the availability of our stations. To improve the quality of our service, we have introduced new signage on the app to indicate station availability. From now on, an easier-to-understand colour code will guide you through your charging experience. The signage provides more precise information about the reasons for unavailability. In addition, you can set an alert to notify you 15, 30 or 60 minutes before a station becomes available. You can also use a filter to display only available charging stations, stations marked as favourites or stations near you. Finally, after charging via the app, you can use an indicator to report on your charging experience. This feedback is invaluable. It will help us to improve our service. At IECharge®, we are constantly working to improve our high-power charging services.With the Christmas holidays just around the corner, we hope you will choose our network! The post The IECharge® app : improving service quality appeared first on IECharge.
The IECharge® app: everything you need to make your journeys easier
You are familiar with the route feature on the IECharge® app. It is extremely useful for planning your trips. From your departure city to your destination, you can find out about any stops you will need to make, the duration of your trip, and even the amount of CO2 you will save. Now, this feature […] The post The IECharge® app: everything you need to make your journeys easier appeared first on IECharge.
You are familiar with the route feature on the IECharge® app. It is extremely useful for planning your trips. From your departure city to your destination, you can find out about any stops you will need to make, the duration of your trip, and even the amount of CO2 you will save. Now, this feature goes even further. It complements the improvements we have developed to make your trips easier. Here’s how it works. Since the beginning of December, your IECharge® app has a new feature to help you plan your trips. Now, for all your destinations in France, the app offers two options: an IECharge® route with its duration, the charging stations available along the way, the CO2 saved, and, most importantly, the total expense for the energy needed for your future trip. Another route with the duration, OTHER available electric charging stations, and the total expense for this other future trip. A new version of the app With this new version of the IECharge® app, you can find out, before you set off, the cost of your recharges and the time needed to cover your distance. This means you can plan your trip with complete peace of mind. This new feature allows you to anticipate your expenses and make an informed choice. Of course, if price is your primary concern, we at IECharge® are confident that our network is the most affordable on the market, with a price of €0.25/kWh. Our network of 148 charging stations is available throughout France. A network accessible to all via multiple payment options. A network with no subscriptions. It’s that simple. The post The IECharge® app: everything you need to make your journeys easier appeared first on IECharge.
One-click charging on your IECharge® app
Since the end of May, you can set up one-click charging on your IECharge® app. No more multiple clicks to start charging—everything is SIM-PLI-FIED. Of course, you need to have downloaded the IECharge® app. Until now, you had to select the IECharge® station, then select the connector, then select the payment method, and then start […] The post One-click charging on your IECharge® app appeared first on IECharge.
Since the end of May, you can set up one-click charging on your IECharge® app. No more multiple clicks to start charging—everything is SIM-PLI-FIED. Of course, you need to have downloaded the IECharge® app. Until now, you had to select the IECharge® station, then select the connector, then select the payment method, and then start the charging session. This was a bit tedious for regular users of IECharge® stations who frequently visit their favorite high-power charging station. Improvements were needed. Simple. Basic. So convenient. Now, when you arrive near your IECharge® station, the app immediately detects the location of the station you are at and automatically offers you the option to select the connector you want. If this is not the case, perhaps your IECharge® app is not up to date or you have not enabled the app’s geolocation feature on your smartphone. Selecting the connector that corresponds to the location of your car is now the only click you need to make if you have entered your payment method in your app. The app screen will then display the name of the station, the name of the connector, our rate of € 0.25/kWh (the lowest on the market!), and your screen will redirect you directly to the screen describing your charging session. Simple. Basic. So convenient. In 2024, we saw a nearly 70% increase in IECharge® app users. Hopefully, this new app feature will continue to attract new ones. After all, in 2024, we were voted No. 1 in terms of value for money by Chargemap users, and we have an average rating of 4.4 stars on Google. With the summer holidays approaching, our network of 148 stations spread across the country is your best ally for a great vacation! The post One-click charging on your IECharge® app appeared first on IECharge.
In October 2021, the first IECharge® charging station went into operation in Vézin-le-Coquet, near Rennes. Almost 40 months later, there are 148 IECharge® stations in France. How is the location of future IECharge® stations chosen? Explanations. In the beginning was the JBox®. This lithium-ion battery storage solution is connected to the electricity grid. It provides grid […] The post IECharge® station locations appeared first on IECharge.
In October 2021, the first IECharge® charging station went into operation in Vézin-le-Coquet, near Rennes. Almost 40 months later, there are 148 IECharge® stations in France. How is the location of future IECharge® stations chosen? Explanations. In the beginning was the JBox®. This lithium-ion battery storage solution is connected to the electricity grid. It provides grid security services, helping to ensure a constant, fluid supply by constantly adjusting electricity consumption and production. This innovation has made NW Group the leader in electricity storage in France. The Group’s other patented innovation is the connection of this JBox® to IECharge® charging stations for electric vehicles. THE JBOX® AND IECHARGE® COMBINATION This combination of JBox® and IECharge® offers several features for station users. Firstly, it offers the most competitive charging rate, guaranteed in the long term; IECharge® is number 1 in the Chargemap 2025 ranking* in terms of quality/price ratio. Secondly, to ensure a reliable charging speed at four high-power points (two 320kW and two 160kW) without disturbing the electricity grid. And finally, to ensure that the development of the area depends on the development of the JBox®. Like JBox®, the development of IECharge® began in the west of France. It then developed in Northern France before spreading to Eastern France. Development in the south-east came later. This development is linked to changes in the electricity grid, which is more constrained than elsewhere by the high level of renewable energy production. Connecting the JBox® to the grid is longer and more complex. This regional disparity could be addressed over time. In the meantime, all future IECharge® station opening projects are available on our map. The post IECharge® station locations appeared first on IECharge.