Bringing EV charging to the visitors of the Zoo de la Boissière du Doré
OVERVIEW
Location
La Boissière du Doré (44)
Model
No investment
Sector
Leisure
Chargers
2 AC charging stations
Power
22 kW
Background
The Zoo de la Boissière du Doré, a major tourist attraction near Nantes, welcomes thousands of visitors every year in a preserved natural setting.
With the rise of electric mobility, the zoo wanted to offer its visitors an accessible, high-performance charging service during their visit.
Our solution
To meet the growing number of visitors travelling by electric vehicle, the zoo entrusted Hellospark with setting up a modern, scalable charging infrastructure, including:
- • 2 dual-socket 22 kW charging stations already in operation (4 charging points),
- • 3 pre-equipped spaces to anticipate future needs.
Installation steps
1) Studies and planning
Technical site survey, infrastructure sizing and grid connection request.
2) Civil engineering
Trenches, ducts and concrete bases, with pre-equipment for 3 additional spaces.
3) Electrical installation
Installation of the 2 dual-socket 22 kW charging stations, the electrical cabinet and protection devices.
4) Markings and signage
Ground markings and signs to identify the charging spaces.
5) Inspection
Approved inspection body and Consuel certification to validate the installation’s compliance.
6) Commissioning
Testing and opening of the charging stations to visitors on 25 March 2025.
Results
Since they were commissioned on 25 March 2025, the charging stations have delivered nearly 2.5 MWh of energy to electric vehicles.
This translates into 1.5 tonnes of CO₂ avoided, clearly showing that the infrastructure is both an essential customer service and a concrete lever for the energy transition at the Zoo de la Boissière-du-Doré.