Electricity supplier subscriptions for electric cars

You have bought or are thinking of buying an electric vehicle in the near future? You would also like to install a charging station at your home? Or you want to leave your car in a parking lot with charging stations when you are away? You will find below all the answers to your questions, whether it is for your Tesla, your Renault Zoe or your Peugeot e-208.

 

1. The different criteria used to calculate the electricity consumption of a car?

Before changing your electricity meter with your energy supplier, it is necessary to know the exact consumption of your car. Even if the manufacturers say that it varies between 12 and 15 kWh per 100 kilometers, several criteria must be taken into account.

It is important to take into account the model, its weight, the distance traveled, the capacity of the battery which differs according to the model and the power of the engine. It is also important to know that the most expensive cars on the market have a range of up to 500 km. As for the others, they can only cover between 80 and 100 kilometers.

 

2. Offers dedicated to vehicles running on electricity

There are several possibilities to recharge your car: You can contact Wallbox, a supplier of electric car charging stations. These charging stations offer a range of power from 3.7 kW to 22 kilowatts. You will probably need to adjust the power to your meter.

You prefer Tesla's Supercharger. These charging stations are now available for all vehicles of this energy type. All you have to do is install a wall connector on a 230 or 400 volt circuit. This charger doubles the charging capacity. When you return home, you can quickly recharge your car.

You can also consider switching to a different energy provider and taking out a dedicated electric car offer. But it's important to look at all of them to save money.

At this point, you have two options: change your current electricity contract or select a subscription exclusively designed for this type of vehicle. Several suppliers share this market:

TotalEnergies offers a "Super Off Peak" contract. The supplier takes into account the electricity load of your home. To save money, you have to set your battery charging between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. In return, you benefit from a 50% reduction on the regulated rates during these hours and you are guaranteed to consume green energy 100% wind and solar.

Engie's Elec'Car is an offer for customers who own an electric, hybrid or rechargeable car and live in an individual home. The price is indexed to the regulated rates and a 50% reduction is granted on the kWh rates, but only during off-peak hours.

EDF's Vert Électrique Auto allows you to take advantage of a very advantageous regulated rate and green electricity from solar, wind or hydro power. You can choose between two contracts. The first one allows you to benefit from interesting rates during off-peak hours defined by the supplier, and the second one, from privileged offers during off-peak hours, weekends and holidays.

 

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3. Save money by adapting your energy contract

Before planning to install charging stations, you need to know the power of your current meter. In most homes, the meter power is between 3 and 36 kilovoltamps. If you exceed your contracted kilovoltamperes, your electricity system will break down.

To add a charging station, you must first determine the power required by your meter and ask your electricity supplier for a power increase. To save money and as demonstrated above, you can charge your vehicle at night during off-peak hours when your household appliances are not working.

 

4. Rates for some subscriptions and prices per kWh of electricity

 

Here are some electricity subscription rates and the price per kWh including VAT:

The offers of TotalEnergies propose a subscription at 12,15 €. But also, a very attractive price during peak hours 0,1821 €, off-peak hours at 0,1360 € and super off-peak hours 0,1106 €. In this proposal, the automatic programming of the vehicle recharge is included.

Engie's Elec'Car offers a subscription at €12.15. Peak hours are €0.1908 and off-peak hours are €0.1148. You benefit from green electricity and no special installation is required.

EDF's Vert Électrique Auto offers include a subscription at €13.76, peak hours at €0.1940 and off-peak hours at €0.1165. You benefit from green and cheaper electricity.

 

5. Blue Valet and the charging of cars that run on electricity

Blue Valet parking lots offer many services. For your electrically powered vehicle, Blue Valet has it all.

For the duration of your absence, at least 48 hours, the valet parks your car at one of the charging stations. When you return, your battery is fully recharged. To take advantage of this service, all you have to do is leave the recharging cable that can be plugged into a domestic socket and its adapter if available.

 

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