This New Partnership Should Facilitate the Installation of Charging Stations in the Countryside
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TotalEnergies and the Banque des Territoires are joining forces to create an investment platform aimed at improving the network of charging infrastructure. This system will support municipalities and local authorities in their projects to deploy charging stations for electric vehicles. |
A Strategic Alliance for Rural Electric Mobility
The joint initiative between TotalEnergies and the Banque des Territoires represents a major step forward in the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This collaboration specifically aims to address the chronic shortage of equipment in rural and suburban areas, where access to charging stations remains limited compared to urban centers.
An Innovative Financing Mechanism
The investment platform created by the two entities offers an innovative business model that allows local authorities to overcome the financial barriers traditionally associated with the deployment of charging stations. This system includes co-investment mechanisms tailored to municipal budgets and shared technical expertise to optimize the placement of infrastructure.
Personalized Support for Local Areas
Municipalities will benefit from personalized support from the feasibility study to the commissioning of the charging stations. This comprehensive support covers the analysis of local traffic, the identification of strategic locations, the technical sizing of installations, and the optimization of the financing plan.
Impact on the Energy Transition
This partnership is part of a broader dynamic of energy transition and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. By facilitating access to electric charging in rural areas, the system encourages the adoption of electric vehicles beyond dense urban zones, thus contributing to decarbonized mobility across the entire national territory.
Deployment Prospects
The program plans a gradual deployment over the next three years, with particular attention paid to areas identified as priorities in regional master plans. The goal is to create a coherent and homogeneous network ensuring a maximum distance between charging points, regardless of the territory.
Benefits for Local Authorities
For rural municipalities, this partnership represents an opportunity for economic development and territorial attractiveness. The presence of modern charging infrastructure provides an additional argument for attracting new residents and visitors, while meeting the growing needs of the local population for sustainable mobility.
The synergy between TotalEnergies’ energy expertise and the Banque des Territoires’ in-depth knowledge of local areas promises to significantly accelerate the national coverage of charging stations, thereby reducing range anxiety that still hinders the adoption of electric vehicles in sparsely populated areas.