Rennes Bretagne Airport inaugurates a new ultra-fast charging station for passengers and local residents

A service offering designed for everyone

Located in close proximity to the airport, this new station allows all types of electric vehicles to be recharged in just 12 to 20 minutes, thanks to ultra-fast charging stations capable of delivering up to 400 kW per charging point. The total connection capacity is set to evolve to 2 MW by the end of the year.

In line with the passenger experience offered by VINCI Airports, this station has been designed to make every charging session simple and fast. It offers:

• An intuitive and user-friendly interface
• Multiple payment options: mobile app, EMSP (e-Mobility Service Provider) badge, or credit card
• Transparent pricing
• 24/7 assistance available

The station meets the needs of both residents in the southern part of Rennes and the heavy traffic on the D177 and N136 roads, which see 20,000 and over 60,000 vehicles per day, respectively. It enhances the existing offering at Rennes Bretagne Airport, bringing the total number of charging points in the airport's parking areas to 73 stations.

A project supporting the region's energy transition

Since 2016, Rennes Bretagne Airport has already reduced its direct CO2 emissions by 50% and continues its efforts through:

• The use of 100% green electricity and the widespread adoption of LED lighting,
• Optimization of water consumption and a strong focus on waste management, including a partnership with Paprec and, more recently, the recycling of bio-waste with CMV,
• The gradual electrification of ground handling equipment (80% of the most polluting equipment will be electric by the end of 2025).

This ultra-fast charging station represents a new milestone in the commitment of Rennes Bretagne Airport and VINCI Airports to more sustainable mobility, serving both passengers and local residents. It aligns with VINCI Airports' environmental policy on Scope 3 emissions, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint associated with passenger and stakeholder travel. As part of this effort, VINCI Airports is increasingly offering more charging points across its network.

For example, in 2024, VINCI Airports signed a contract with TotalEnergies for the deployment and operation of over 800 electric charging points in the parking areas of Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. At London Gatwick Airport, an Electric Forecourt charging station dedicated to electric vehicles was also launched in 2024. Additionally, Osaka Itami Airport in Japan introduced a "WeCharge" electric charging station, featuring the largest parking facility for electric vehicles in the country.

“The development of electric mobility is part of Rennes Bretagne Airport’s environmental strategy and aligns with the ambition of the Brittany Region: in addition to reducing our direct emissions, we are also taking action with our various stakeholders. This new charging station for light vehicles will help decarbonize part of the travel of both passengers and airport employees, while enhancing our service offering for travelers, visitors, and local residents,” said Yannick Bouiller, Director of Rennes and Dinard Bretagne airports.