EV Charging Stations in Antibes
Coming to Antibes in an electric car is no longer a headache: between the public network run by the local authorities, the equipped underground car parks in the town center and fast chargers near the motorway, there are plenty of options. You just need to know where to plug in depending on how much time you have, and at what price. This guide lists the main charging stations in and around Antibes, with the rates we found and the apps that will save you from driving around with an empty battery.
The public WiiiZ network
Most public chargers on the street and in municipal car parks in Antibes belong to the WiiiZ network, rolled out by the Sophia Antipolis urban community and neighboring authorities in the western Alpes-Maritimes. You will find them near the Azur Arena, Ponteil beach and Avenue Sadi-Carnot, among other places. The network mainly offers standard charging up to 22 kW, plus a few 50 kW fast-charging points.
Without a subscription, the rates published by the network operator are as follows: for standard charging, €3 for the first hour then €2 per half hour; for fast charging, €0.40 per kWh plus €0.25 per minute. Time-based billing encourages you to free the spot once your battery is full, worth keeping in mind if you plan to leave the car all afternoon. Payment is by app, badge or bank card depending on the charger, and rates may change, so check them before plugging in.
Town-center car parks with chargers
Charging while you explore Old Antibes is the most convenient option. Several underground car parks run by Q-Park have 22 kVA chargers operated by Izivia: 17 charging points at La Poste car park, 10 at the Médiathèque and 20 at Jean-Marie-Poirier. Pré-aux-Pêcheurs, the closest car park to the old town, is also listed as equipped. The price shown by Q-Park for charging with the Izivia Pass is €1.20 per session plus €0.55 per kWh, on top of the parking fee.
The station car park, run by Effia, also offers charging, handy if you leave the car for the day and take the train. To choose the best-placed car park for your plans, see our guide to parking in Old Antibes.
Fast charging: Carrefour Antibes and the A8 motorway
To charge quickly before hitting the road, head for the high-power stations. The Carrefour Antibes car park, at La Provençale shopping center, has six Allego charging points, four of them up to 300 kW, enough to recover a good chunk of range while you do some shopping. Another station, operated by bp pulse, is located at Portes d’Antibes on Route de Grasse.
On the A8, the Mougins service area between Antibes and Cannes has Ionity chargers up to 350 kW. There is no Tesla Supercharger in Antibes itself: the nearest are in Mougins, open to other compatible vehicles, and in Cagnes-sur-Mer.
How much does charging cost in Antibes?
It all depends on the charger type and billing method. On the public network’s standard chargers, two hours plugged in cost €7 (€3 for the first hour, then €2 per half hour): for a car that accepts 11 kW, that is about 22 kWh, or just over €0.30 per kWh. At a 50 kW fast charger, 25 minutes for roughly 20 kWh comes to around €15 with per-kWh and per-minute billing. Ultra-fast stations from the big operators usually charge more per kWh, but you spend far less time there.
Good news for visitors: since April 2024, every new public charger of 50 kW or more must accept contactless bank card payment, with no badge or subscription. On older or slower chargers, a multi-network badge or an app is often still required.
Parking: a perk for electric vehicles
The Antibes Juan-les-Pins tourist office states that on-street parking is free for electric vehicles, on top of the rules that apply to everyone: first hour free when you enter your plate number at the meter, and free parking from 12 to 2 p.m., from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m., and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The exact conditions of this exemption, such as the maximum duration or any required proof, are not published in detail, so check with the town hall or municipal police before parking for the whole day.
In underground car parks, standard rates apply. All the details on local rules are in our guide to parking in Antibes.
Useful apps to find a charger
The Chargemap app, recommended by the tourist office, shows chargers around you, filters by power and plug type, and displays recent user reviews, which are invaluable for avoiding a broken charger. Network apps such as WiiiZ, Izivia or Allego show real-time availability and let you start a session. For a longer trip, a planner like A Better Routeplanner works out charging stops for your specific model.
In summer, the best-located chargers are in high demand, especially in late morning, so always have a backup a few minutes’ drive away.
Our tips for stress-free charging
The easiest option is often to charge where you sleep. Few hotels and rentals clearly list their facilities, so ask when booking, specifying your car’s charging power and plug type. Keep a Type 2 cable in the trunk for standard chargers without a tethered cable, and do not leave your car on a fast charger once it is done: it is frowned upon and often billed.
And if you are still unsure about bringing a car at all, much of your stay works perfectly well without one: our guides to renting a car in Antibes and getting around without a car will help you decide.