Electric Vehicle Charging: Which Energy Contract to Choose?

Thinking of buying an electric or hybrid vehicle? Want to charge your electric car at home without breaking the bank? Don't forget to take stock of your energy contract! Without it, your electricity bill could go up. To avoid getting there, suppliers are offering EV deals: green energy, price reductions per kWh during off-peak hours, subscription fees… We'll explain it all.

🚗 How to sign up for an energy contract for an electric vehicle?

First of all, keep in mind that these contracts are not available to all consumers. Your home and car must meet the following conditions:

• Car ownership with 100% electric motor powered by a battery, or hybrid car rechargeable from mains ;
• Prove ownership of your vehicle by sending to the supplier copy of your Gray Card (the name of the owner must match the name of the contract subscriber);
• Have an electricity meter with a power between 3 and 36 kVAИ tariff option during peak and off-peak hours ;
• Live in an individual house (with some suppliers);
• Install the charging station.

If you don't meet all the criteria, don't worry! You can easily change the power of your meter or your tariff option. To do this, contact your supplier to inform him. In the event of a change of supplier, simply inform the consultant who will take care of your subscription. Thus, he will make a request to the Enedis network operator.

🔍 What electricity bids are for EVs or Hybrid vehicles?

To invest in an electric vehicle, it is not enough to consider the purchase price of the vehicle. We must also anticipate electricity costs ! Indeed, battery life is still limited: your car must remain connected to the mains from 10:13 to XNUMX: XNUMX. Therefore, some vendors offer cheaper electricity through an electric car contract.

Customize your contract to save money

You are in no way obligated to enter into a specific contract for the purchase of your electric vehicle. However, your consumption will be very different. In order to avoid certain inconveniences, such as untimely power outages or excessively high bills, it is important to: change your current contract... Start by changing the power of your electricity meter : The higher it is, the more your electrical equipment can run at the same time. When you exceed this power, your meter is triggered. Who has never experienced a power outage while using oven, heater, raclette grill and hot water at the same time? Imagine the result if you add an electric car that charges quietly in the garage. Thus, the required power is much higher than usual. V 6 kVA or 9 kVA in most houses, average size is not always sufficient.

Choosing the right electricity contract for your vehicle

Currently, three suppliers are offering deals for electric vehicles. Since prices and benefits vary from one to the other, consider comparing all offers using an online comparator. When in doubt or doubt between EDF or Engie, energy consultants can help you select the contract that best suits your needs. Here's an overview of the offerings aimed at electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles:

• proposal Elec'Car with Angie, which may include the installation of a recharging terminal with an offer Elec’Charge... Of course, you don't have to subscribe to both versions, and you can only choose what interests you. This green electricity supply is on fixed price for 3 yearsbut the subscription price is higher than the regulated electricity tariff. On the other hand, it allows you to benefit from 50% discount at the price of kWh during off-peak hours.
• proposal Vert Electric Auto from EDF, at a fixed price for 3 years. The subscription price is also more expensive than the blue tariff. In return, this offer guarantees you consumption 40% cheaper off-peak hours... If you have a Linky meter, you can choose off-peak + weekend option... This allows you to take advantage of the discount during off-peak hours on weekends and holidays. EDF also offers the installation of a charging station.
• proposal Sustainable mobility with Total Direct Energie, which provides a fixed price per kWh for 1 year. As the name suggests, the electricity is certified. 100% green with a guarantee of origin... This proposal offers 50% reduction in HT compared to the full hourly regulated rate. However, you will need a Linky counter to subscribe to it.

That's it, now you can safely charge your car!