Paris, France 
July 17, 2025 With its largest tender win in France, Qwello is driving EV infrastructure growth in Saône-et-Loire. 376 new chargers will serve 63 municipalities over the next three years. Together with ZUNDER and SYDESL, Qwello is enabling equitable access to clean mobility.
Qwello France has been awarded a major public tender by SYDESL, the energy syndicate of Saône-et-Loire, to deliver one of the region’s most ambitious eMobility projects to date. In partnership with ZUNDER, Qwello will deploy 376 electric vehicle charging points across 63 municipalities, further accelerating its mission to expand clean and accessible mobility infrastructure across France.
This project follows an Appel à Initiative Privée (AIP) launched by SYDESL, which manages eMobility services on behalf of all municipalities in the department. The tender was based on a detailed analysis of the region’s EV charging needs and aims to ensure long-term, equitable access to public charging infrastructure in both urban and rural areas.
A Comprehensive and Phased Rollout
Qwello will install 266 new AC charging points and replace 110 existing charge points currently managed by SYDESL, integrating them into its network with Qwello hardware and software. In parallel, ZUNDER will deploy a dedicated ultra-fast charging station with 6 DC points, ensuring fast-charging options for high-traffic transit corridors and long-distance drivers.
The project rollout will span the next three years, beginning with the replacement of the existing 110 charge points. Qwello plans to install 98 additional new charge points in the first year, with full network completion targeted for 2028.
Local Focus and Long-Term Commitment
The network will cover 63 municipalities, including 28 urban and 35 rural communities—underscoring Qwello’s belief in the importance of strong public charging infrastructure beyond densely populated cities. To support the rollout and long-term operation, Qwello will work with local subcontractors, ensuring regional economic benefit and efficient execution. The contract extends over a 15-year duration, reflecting a long-term commitment to high service quality and reliability.]
Qwello already has a strong presence in the department, with an existing network of 22 charge points in Le Creusot and 7 in Mâcon, giving the company a solid local foundation for the broader deployment.
Vincent Briola, General Manager of Qwello France:
“SYDESL is setting a strong example of how local energy authorities can lead the charge toward a more sustainable mobility future. Our collaboration with ZUNDER allows us to combine ultra-fast and standard charging technologies into a unified, user-centric network. With fully financed, smart charging infrastructure, we’re proud to support Saône-et-Loire’s commitment to clean transport and regional accessibility.”
Strengthening France’s Charging Network
This win represents Qwello France’s largest public tender to date, bringing the company’s total number of contracted charge points in France to over 800. Following earlier tenders—such as 150 charge points in Ille-et-Vilaine—and the recent launch of Qwello’s first location in Paris, this project reinforces the company’s central role in France’s eMobility transition.
About Qwello
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Qwello is a fast-growing, full-service builder, owner, and operator of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in major European cities and is focused on the provision of public charging infrastructure. Qwello operates over 15,000 charge points via public concessions with local municipalities and investment of private capital. The company provides a turnkey charging solution to cities by providing all elements of the charge point infrastructure service. The company has operations across Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, the UK, France, Spain and Poland. Qwello has a clear commitment to the European market, the highest ESG standards and a clear dedication to support decarbonisation endeavours in progressive societies.
About ZUNDER
Zunder was founded in 2017 in Palencia (Spain). It is now the leading charging operator in Spain, designated by the AUVE (Association of Electric Vehicle Users) as the best charging operator according to the users’ vote, and ranked as the No. 1 ultra-fast charging network in Spain and Portugal by El Español. By 2025, the company will have 1,200 ultra-fast charging points in Spain, France and Portugal.
About SYDESL
Located in the heart of Saône-et-Loire, SYDESL, the Saône-et-Loire Departmental Energy Syndicate, has been working with energy and dedication since 1947 to meet the energy needs of our 565 member rural and urban municipalities.
Over the decades, SYDESL has evolved to become the guarantor of the quality, balance, and security of electricity networks throughout the Saône-et-Loire department. Our role is not limited to supplying electricity; it also extends to managing public lighting, gas, and telecommunications networks.
Committed to the energy transition, we are resolutely focused on the future. In harmony with climate, energy, and economic challenges, SYDESL plays a key role in strengthening energy networks. Our development policy is based on close collaboration with local stakeholders to meet the specific needs of our region.
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