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    Electric cars and chargers

    Charge your electric vehicle at LeShuttle

    Electric car drivers can take advantage of the charging points at both our Folkestone and Calais terminals.

    Make your trip across the Channel even more sustainable

    The terminals at LeShuttle, formerly known as Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, provide ample charging capacity.

     

    You can fully charge your EV in 30-60 minutes, depending on your battery size, and the cost will then be 0.50 pence per kwh. to use.


    At Folkestone we have available four 210 kw EV Box Modular Engie Ultra Rapid chargers at a rate of 50 pence per kWh. We have eight 210 kW ultra rapid chargers at our Calais terminal for 0.5€ per kwh. These can charge your vehicle in no time at all.   


    You will find dedicated Tesla Superchargers at the terminal buildings on both sides of the Channel. 


    Enjoy a coffee in our terminal building while you wait, and start your road trip with maximum range!


    Please note there are no electric chargers at the Folkestone Flexiplus lounge car park. All-electric car chargers are located at the main terminal building in Folkestone.

    Driving your EV to France

    Electric vehicle charging point FAQs

    What charge cards are required?

    At our Folkestone Terminal, Engie car chargers are programmed to work with any operator cards, or you can pay using any contactless payment method to get the charge which costs 0.50 pence per kwh;

    At our Calais Terminal, Engie car chargers are programmed to work with any operator cards, or you can pay using any contactless payment method to get the charge which costs 0.50 cents per kwh.

    Tesla chargers are also available and normal charges apply.

    Can I use the chargers if I'm travelling Flexiplus?

    At our Folkestone Terminal, all-electric car chargers are located at the main terminal building. If you wish to use the car chargers before you head over to the Flexiplus lounge, please use the standard check-in lanes for easier access. 

    At our Calais Terminal TESLA car chargers are available at the Flexiplus lounge and our main terminal building.  Energie electric car chargers are only available at our main terminal building.

    Why charge at our LeShuttle terminals?
    • Dedicated spaces at both our UK and France terminals
    • Fast charge your car in less time that it takes to cross the channel!
    • All major types of electric car provided for (CHAdeMO, AC Type2, Tesla)
    • Fast and slow charge cables for universal and hybrid electric cars
    • Enjoy a coffee in our Passenger Terminal Buildings while you wait!

    Important: Customers with vehicles that require a Type 2 plug must be in possession of and use their own charging cable. None are provided or available on the terminal.

    Notice something amiss?

    If you have any problems, or notice something amiss with our electric car chargers, please contact a LeShuttle representative at the Customer Service and Information Desk.