T&C Annex Vehicles

C1. Electric & Hybrid Vehicles

With much-extended range and high-power fast-charging available at local commercial stations, the use of electric cars should not be an issue. This is a very rural area with a commensurate electricity network that, whilst normally reliable, does not provide domestic users with unlimited power on demand. As with most French rural properties, La Goupillère’s supply of 9 kVA is ample for all normal usage but could not cope with the added load required for the fast-charging of electric vehicles.

Accordingly, the property is not and cannot realistically be equipped with specialised vehicle charging facilities and upgrading would be prohibitively expensive; only low amperage charging is technically possible, with extremely long charge-times, Level 1 and 12 amps maximum.

The charging of electric or hybrid vehicles is therefore not permitted. There are commercial Level 2 and 3 fast-charging stations in Bais (8km), and four locations in Villaines la Juhel (11 to 12km). There are an increasing number in the surrounding area, especially in towns.

Click this icon for a map  zoom in and out to see the charging stations in other areas.

We trust you will respect the practical limitations of our country life and we are confident drivers of electric cars will not be inconvenienced but, in view of the above, in the event of vehicles being connected to our electricity supply, we will charge a service fee of 25€ per connection and you will be responsible for any and all damage or issues arising from the connection of electric vehicles to the supply. The property has a smart meter and power consumption is continuously recorded.

The charging of unmodified purpose-built electric bikes is permitted with our explicit prior approval and if the battery and charger are the OEM's supplied with the bike (or official replacements). We will charge a service fee to cover our costs if the electricity consumed is significant.

Please note that whilst electric bikes, manufactured as such, are permitted, pedal bikes converted to electric must not be charged. Because of known potential issues with their batteries and/or chargers, the charging of electric stand-on scooters, hoverboards or similar is prohibited.

C2. Caravans & Mobile Homes

The parking of your own or your visitors RVs, caravans, mobile homes or similar at the property is permitted only with our prior written agreement, for which we may charge a fee commensurate with its use. Connection to any utilities is permitted only with our prior written agreement, for which we will charge a service fee of 10€ per day. There must be absolutely no discharge of tanks or waste material at or anywhere near the property or a charge of 100€ will apply. Unless expressly agreed prior to booking, La Goupillère guests named on the Booking Confirmation must stay in the house overnight. If you travel here in a camper van of any kind or bring a caravan it must be used for transport only, not as accommodation whilst on site.