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Electric charging in a transit context in Saintes

Groupe C.A.R - Volkswagen Saintes - 17100 takes on a specific role in an environment shaped by motorway corridor. Being close to L'Aquitaine helps explain how charging may fit a practical use case on site.

Accès réservé Self-service 24/7 Bank card payment L'Aquitaine
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Access

Before arriving

  • Accès réservé
  • Self-service 24/7
  • Payment by bank card available
Nearby

During the stop

  • 2 hospitals nearby
  • 6 parking areas nearby
Context

Around the station

  • Useful for a route stop
  • Close to shopping activity
  • Can fit a destination stop
  • Road access via L'Aquitaine
Overview

About this station

Around Groupe C.A.R - Volkswagen Saintes - 17100, the presence of L'Aquitaine gives a more concrete view of the area. For many use cases, this motorway corridor context matters as much as the raw technical profile.

This charging station delivers up to 150 kW. This helps estimate charging time depending on your vehicle.

For drivers, a charge stop connected to motorway corridor does not follow exactly the same logic as pure destination charging. This page is meant to make that difference more visible.

Local SEO

SEO summary

Summary
Cette station est a 654 m du supermarche Lidl. Services proches : 2 hopitaux, 6 parkings. L acces routier principal le plus proche est a 1079 m via L'Aquitaine.
Dominant context
commercial
SEO score
26.2
parking atm fast_food hospital viewpoint motorway residential commercial_area park
Map

Location and access

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Directions

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Practical info

Power, access and usage

Maximum power 150 kW

Power helps estimate whether the charge is likely to be short, intermediate or longer depending on the vehicle.

Access Accès réservé

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Payment Bank card

Payment information may vary by operator and by available source data.

Opening hours Self-service 24/7

Source opening hours are useful, but checking availability before a long trip is still recommended.

Accessible parking Accessibilité inconnue

This data helps identify whether the location is suitable for drivers who need accessible access.

Address Rue des Capucins 2, 17100 Saintes

17100 Saintes

Compatibility

Connector compatibility

This summary highlights the available connectors and payment methods while keeping the complete station information available below.

Suggested use

During a journey, Groupe C.A.R - Volkswagen Saintes - 17100 can serve as a brief HPC charging stop. A 15 to 35 minute stop is often enough for a useful top-up should be treated as a practical guideline.

Use case
long-distance travel stop
Stop type
brief HPC charging stop
Indicative time
A 15 to 35 minute stop is often enough for a useful top-up

Available connectors

Groupe C.A.R - Volkswagen Saintes - 17100 offers Type 2 and Combo CCS. With up to 150 kW kW, it may suit AC or DC charging depending on the vehicle, without assuming the actual charging speed.

domestic socket Not indicated
Type 2 Available
Combo CCS Available
CHAdeMO Not indicated
other connector Not indicated

Payment and reservation

A reservation requirement is indicated for this station. Before travelling, it is safer to check the exact process to avoid an unusable stop.

Pricing

Payment and reservation

Check the known payment methods, available prices and reservation conditions for this charging station.

Payment methods Pay-per-use charging

Free: No . Pay per use: Yes . Bank card: Yes . Other payment methods: n/a .

Reservation required Reservation required

The station record indicates that a reservation is required before charging.

Indicative pricing inferred from source text. Please verify with the operator.
Station data

Detailed station data

Identity

Station roaming ID
FRCG0E001578
Local station ID
FRCG0E001578
Developer
ChargeGuru
Source organization
eco-movement

Access and usage

Installation type
Station dédiée à la recharge rapide
Source hours
24/7
Size restriction
inconnu
Two-wheel vehicles
No

Payment and connectors

Technical and source

Commissioning date
2023-11-07
Last update
2026-07-26
Last source modification
2026-07-26T21:00:21+02:00
Source dataset
64060c2ac773dcf3fabbe5d2
Source resource
b11113db-875d-41c7-8673-0cf8ad43e917
Nearby services

What can you do while charging?

Nearby services make the stop easier to understand: food, shopping, parking or fuel services around the charger.

Cafes 1 cafe Within 500 m
  • Le 33 Tours 474 m
Fast food 1 fast-food place Within 700 m
  • Burger King 158 m
Supermarkets 1 supermarket Within 500 m
  • Lidl 654 m
Hospitals 2 hospitals Within 1,5 km
  • Centre hospitalier de Saintonge 601 m
Pharmacies 1 pharmacy Within 1 km
  • Pharmacie Baudry 999 m
ATMs 1 ATM Within 800 m
  • Crédit Mutuel 549 m
Parking areas 6 parking areas Within 300 m
  • Parking La Boisnarderie 222 m
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Charge points
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Power levels
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Connectors
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Territory

Local context

Road access L'Aquitaine

1.1 km

D 137

213 m

Charge points

Charge points attached to the station

2 technical charge point(s) are attached to this station.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

These answers help drivers prepare the charging stop before getting there.

What is the power of Groupe C.A.R - Volkswagen Saintes - 17100?

Groupe C.A.R - Volkswagen Saintes - 17100 lists a maximum power of 150 kW. Compare this value with your vehicle, available time and battery level when planning the stop.

Which services are available near this charger?

The local context mentions Burger King. These landmarks help plan a break, errand or meal while charging.

Is this station useful for charging à Saintes?

Yes, the page brings together the main criteria for charging à Saintes: power, access, address, map, nearby services and available charge points.

How should I prepare a stop at Groupe C.A.R - Volkswagen Saintes - 17100?

Before leaving, compare the advertised power, the number of charge points (2), access conditions and services around the station.