EV Charging Stations in Lyon
France
Lyon offers strong EV charging coverage in the city centre and surrounding areas, with fast chargers along the A6 and A7 motorways.
CCS
Most common fast charger
Type 2
Standard EU connector
24/7
Many chargers always available
Charging Your EV in Lyon
Lyonoffers a variety of electric vehicle charging options, from slow overnight chargers to ultra-rapid chargers that can add hundreds of kilometres of range in under 30 minutes. The city's charging network includes chargers from multiple operators, all searchable on ChargeFindr.
Connector Types Available in Lyon
- CCS (Combined Charging System)— The European standard for DC fast charging. Available at most rapid chargers with speeds from 50 kW to 350 kW.
- Type 2 (Mennekes)— The standard EU AC connector. Found at most public chargers with speeds from 3.7 kW to 22 kW.
- CHAdeMO— Used by some Japanese and older EVs. Availability is declining in favour of CCS.
Tips for Charging in Lyon
- Check our map for the latest charger locations and availability.
- Download the relevant charging network apps before your trip.
- Consider charging at supermarkets or shopping centres where you can combine charging with errands.
- For the fastest charging, look for stations with 150 kW or higher power output.
Data provided by Open Charge Map (CC BY 4.0).