Charging

The energy supplied by ENGIE Vianeo charging terminals is 100% carbon-free! It is produced from renewable energy sources: hydroelectric, wind, solar, etc. We ensure the traceability of renewable electricity thanks to a certificate attesting to its origin.

ENGIE Vianeo fast-charging terminals equipped with CCS or CHAdeMO connectors have cables. You do not need your own cable for this type of terminal.
However, you will need your own cable to charge at an AC charging point with a Type 2 connector.

Charging time will depend on the terminal’s type and power output. For our ultra-fast charging terminals (300 kW and 400 kW), charging takes an average of 20 minutes!

Charging time also depends on a number of factors, e.g. vehicle power, battery capacity and condition, cable quality, ambient temperature and desired charging rate. Your vehicle automatically adjusts the charging power according to the specific charging curve, which can be found on the manufacturer’s website. Note that when charging your battery above 80%, charging speeds are significantly reduced as opposed to when charging between 20% and 80%.

Additional info
If two vehicles are simultaneously connected to a single terminal, charging power is shared two ways, which may affect your vehicle’s charging time.

Charging power will depend on your vehicle.
All electric vehicle models can charge at 300 kW and 400 kW terminals, which offer the maximum power supply. Your vehicle will automatically adjust the power supply according to its charging curve, which is specific to each vehicle model.

Additional info
The supplied power may vary depending on several factors: if several vehicles are charging on a single terminal, the power will be shared between the vehicles; the power received by a vehicle significantly drops when charging a battery above 80% battery; temperature also has an impact on the power received: decreased power at low temperatures.

It depends on your needs. Once your battery reaches 80%, charging slows down considerably.
During the first stages of charging, charging speeds are generally faster as the battery can take in more energy. This means that the battery can quickly charge the first few percentages. However, as the battery approaches its maximum charge capacity, charging speed gradually decreases.

Specifically, there is generally a drop in charging speed when the battery reaches 70%, and more so at 80%. This drop helps protect the battery from overheating and damage by limiting the charging power when it is almost full.
This charging curve may vary from one electric vehicle model to another.
Moreover, charging to 80% helps reduce wait times at terminals for all drivers during busy periods.