FAQ

FAQ

What’s the difference between charging time vs charging session?

Charging time takes into account the time during which your vehicle has been plugged in and has received power. Once your vehicle has finished charging, we invite you to unplug it and leave the station.

The charging session corresponds to the time your vehicle stays plugged in. It covers the time of the charge as well as additional time if the vehicle stays plugged in while charging has stopped.

If your vehicle stays plugged in for 3 hours but only charges for 2 hours (depending on what it needs), your charging time is 2 hours but your session lasts 3 hours.

Where can I find stations accessible to wheelchairs?

Charging points accessible to People with Reduced Mobility are available on the iléwatt network. You can find them by using the PRM filter on the mobile application or the website (link to the interactive map).

Where can I find my iléwatt customer number?

You can find your iléwatt Customer number on your invoice.

What’s the difference between kVA, kW, and kWh?

kW measures the electric power, it represents the power used by an electric device.

kVA measures the maximum charge that an electric device can take.

kWh measures the amount of energy used by an electric device during 1 hour.

How can I plan my charging session to enjoy preferential night rates?

With iléwatt, subscribers can enjoy preferential rates during night hours, from 11 pm to 8 am. In order to benefit from these rates and depending on the model of your vehicle, you can plan your charging session. You simply plug your vehicle into a charging point whenever you want and program the beginning of your charging session for off-peak hours. To learn more about this feature, please contact your car manufacturer.

Once your vehicle is fully charged, if it remains plugged in, idle fees apply.

I didn’t receive the expected power at the end of my charging session

The power received depends on:
  • The capacity of the vehicle’s battery: the quantity of energy
  • The power accepted by the vehicle
  • The cable used to charge
  • The type of station
  • The level of the battery before charging (at 80%, charging slows down)