Auchan, DECATHLON, Leroy Merlin and Voltalia sign a partnership for
the deployment of electric vehicle charging stations
Auchan, DECATHLON, Leroy Merlin and Voltalia
sign a partnership for the deployment of electric vehicle charging
stations
Voltalia (Euronext Paris, code ISIN:
FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energies, has
concluded a partnership with three major retailers: Auchan,
DECATHLON and Leroy Merlin. This collaboration involves the
installation and operation of charging points for electric vehicles
in over 350 parking lots in France, contributing to support
their customers move towards a more sustainable mobility. These
infrastructures will be installed and operated by Voltalia's
electric mobility subsidiary, operating under the Yusco brand. The
service will be marketed by Le Plein, a company created by Auchan,
DECATHLON and Leroy Merlin, whose strategy is focused on customer
experience and accessibility.
In France, nearly two million electric vehicles
(rechargeable hybrids or 100% batteries) are already on the road.
The number of models available to the public is increasing rapidly,
with models that will be sold from 2025 onwards for between €20,000
and €25,000 or leased for between €100 and €400 a month.
By 2030, seven million electric vehicles will
need to be recharged on a regular basis, particularly in everyday
locations such as retail parking lots1.
The average parking time for a typical customer
of a French retailer is estimated at 56 minutes. During this
time dedicated to shopping, it is possible to recharge for
80 kilometers at a slow charging station, and
400 kilometers at an ultra-fast station.
A potential 5,000 charge points
installed by 2028 in France
The partnership covers more than
350 parking lots throughout France, representing a potential
of around 5,000 charging points. The first phase of deployment
will begin in 2025 and continue until the end of 2028. Ten pilot
sites have already been deployed or are in the process of being
deployed at Auchan, DECATHLON and Leroy Merlin parking
lots2.
Auchan, DECATHLON and Leroy Merlin want to
welcome all electric vehicle users with an offer that includes a
mix of slow and ultra-fast recharging, depending on the site. In
this way, the service adapts to users' needs, depending on their
budget and the time they wish to spend in the stores.
“Le Plein”: Recharge your vehicle and
save money!
To create a new, differentiating service for
their customers, Auchan, DECATHLON and Leroy Merlin have teamed up
to create an electric vehicle recharging service3 for
the general public, called “Le Plein”.
The aim of Le Plein is to offer electric vehicle
users a simple service, in line with everyday habits, by providing
a charging experience integrated into the purchasing process
(“Charge to Store”). The charging stations deployed will be easily
identifiable under Le Plein brand in the parking lots of partner
retailers, and will offer up to three charging capacities to suit
customers' schedules and budgets, making the service accessible and
suitable for all.
What's more, by using the Le Plein application
or RFID card, users will be able to benefit from an additional
discount on the charging price with each refill, as well as loyalty
advantages specific to each brand, which may evolve over time. For
example, on the first sites deployed in a DECATHLON parking lot,
customers earn points in their Decat'Club loyalty program with each
refill. On Auchan sites, customers can benefit from two hours of
slow charging credited to their Waaoh! wallet.
Yusco, electric vehicle charging
operator created by Voltalia
Voltalia, a player in renewable energies, mainly
from wind and solar power, has created Yusco, a Charge Point
Operator4 that it installs, operates and invests in.
Voltalia is part of the drive to develop
low-carbon mobility, while at the same time creating opportunities
for its renewable energy production. The company already operates
some 230 charging stations in Portugal via its subsidiary Helexia -
which specializes in on-site low-carbon energy production (mainly
solar roofs and parking lot shading systems) and energy efficiency
solutions. With Yusco, Voltalia is then also strengthening its
relationship with retail chains to offer integrated
packages5 combining photovoltaics and charging. These
solutions enable the development of virtuous self-consumption
models.
As a charge point operator, Yusco is committed
to develop and operate stations located as close as possible to
everyday places of use, such as shopping centers and leisure sites,
as well as in private parking lots, particularly company car parks.
Eventually, Yusco will enable every user to access a charging
station as close to his home as possible. Each station is tailored
to the specific uses of its location, guaranteeing optimal
service.
Sébastien Clerc, CEO of Voltalia, stated:
“With Yusco, we're helping to decarbonize the everyday lives of
Auchan, DECATHLON and Leroy Merlin customers”.
Pierre-Louis Fraudet, Director of Auchan
Énergies, comments: “At Auchan, we want to make life easier for
our customers. Le Plein brings a new, practical, fast and
economical mobility service to customers who come to Auchan to do
their shopping”.
Xavier Galice, Director of Real Estate and
Development for DECATHLON France, explains: “By taking part in
the creation of Le Plein, we are committed to serving our customers
even better and reducing the carbon footprint of our activities by
facilitating soft mobility”.
Maxime Leroy, Director of Real Estate and
Development for Leroy Merlin France, states: “The deployment of
electric vehicle charging stations in our parking lots is part of
our drive to develop an ever more comprehensive range of services
for local residents who visit our stores. It's a solution that will
help optimize their customer experience”.
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About Voltalia
(www.voltalia.com) |
Voltalia is an international player in renewable energies. The
Group produces and sells electricity from its wind, solar, hydro,
biomass and storage facilities. It has 3.1 GW of capacity in
operation and under construction, and a portfolio of projects under
development with a total capacity of 17.2 GW.
Voltalia is also a service provider, supporting its renewable
energy customers at every stage of their projects, from design to
operation and maintenance.
A pioneer in the business market, Voltalia offers a comprehensive
range of services to businesses, from the supply of green
electricity to energy efficiency services and the local production
of its own electricity.
With more than 2,000 employees in 20 countries on 3 continents,
Voltalia has the capacity to act globally on behalf of its
customers.
Voltalia is listed on the Euronext regulated market in Paris
(FR0011995588 - VLTSA) and is included in the Enternext Tech 40 and
CAC Mid&Small indices. The company is also included, amongst
others, in the MSCI ESG ratings and the Sustainalytics
ratings. |
Voltalia
Loan Duong, Director of Communications & Investor Relations
Email : invest@voltalia.com
T. +33 (0)1 81 70 37 00 |
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1
https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/politiques-publiques/developper-vehicules-electriques
2 DECATHLON Bois-Sénart, Leroy Merlin
Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, Auchan Le Mans, Auchan Les Martres-de-Veyre,
DECATHLON Mérignac, Auchan Plaisir, Leroy Merlin
Saint-Jean-de-Védas, Leroy Merlin Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, DECATHLON
Rennes-Chantepie, Auchan Roncq.
3 An eMSP: e-Mobility Service
Provider
4 A CPO: Charge Point Operator
5 Voltalia and Helexia are already working with Auchan,
DECATHLON and Leroy Merlin, particularly in France, on corporate
PPA and self-consumption projects.
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