Summer holidays: take the right approach when it comes to electric recharging points on the go

Quickly set up your vehicle and start the connection as soon as possible

As soon as you arrive at the charging station, be efficient to ensure that the service works properly and avoid blockages.

Why is this important?

• Fluidity: a quick installation reduces the waiting time for other users.
• Charging station optimization: Some charging stations may cancel the connection if charging is not started quickly.
• Respect for other drivers: if a vehicle is immobilized without being charged, then it monopolizes a charging station unnecessarily.

Don't charge more than 80% and optimize your journey

The 80-100% cooldown is equal to the 20-80% cooldown. To preserve their longevity and prevent overheating, electric vehicle batteries voluntarily slow down their charging speed after reaching 80%. Therefore, staying connected after this limit unnecessarily extends the time of use of the charging station.

An 80% charge is usually enough to reach your destination, or another charging station with more flexibility. By vacating the station earlier, you allow other users to access charging more quickly.

Limit your charging to 30 minutes

At fast charging stations, it is recommended not to exceed 30 minutes of charging. This time is usually enough to recover a significant range without immobilizing the charging station for too long.

Why limit it to 30 minutes?

• After this time, the charging speed slows down considerably, making the time spent at the station less efficient.
• This allows more users to access the terminals, especially during periods of very high traffic.
• Some stations apply an additional fee after a certain amount of time to encourage smoother rotation. Check the specifications of the station before plugging in.

Tip: Stay close to your vehicle and the electric charging station to follow the progress of the charge and be ready to go as soon as you have recovered enough range.

Free up the charging place immediately afterwards

Once your charge is complete or sufficient to resume your journey, unplug your vehicle and leave the charging station location without delay. Don't leave your car parked unnecessarily at a charging station that is still connected, as this could prevent other drivers from charging.

Why is this important?

• A charging station occupied by a vehicle that is not charging slows down the rotation and creates waiting.
• Some stations charge an additional fee after charging is completed to avoid abusive parking.
• A quick release of the charging station improves access for all users.

Give the best welcome to the teams mobilized to help you

The teams in charge of managing motorway charging stations are there to support you and ensure the proper functioning of the facilities. A respectful and courteous welcome will help maintain a pleasant atmosphere and make it easier to respect customers' passing orders and any overflow. The teams are there to help you quickly if needed. Do not hesitate to consult the Fulli application to find out the availability of charging stations at a defined station and listen to Autoroute INFO 107.7 to be informed of a risk of saturation of charging stations on your route.