Zaptec Go 2: the residential charging station from the North is arriving in France
Norwegian company Zaptec, a leading player in smart charging in Norway and Sweden, officially introduces the Zaptec Go 2 in France, its next-generation residential charging station. Sold through certified partners, it aims to bring to the French market the experience gained in countries that are more advanced in electrification.
A market expanding in scale
The context is favorable: according to RTE’s projections, France could have 18 million electric vehicles on the roads by 2035. A fleet of this size raises not only the question of the number of charging stations but also their ability to communicate with the grid and meet the needs of households in residential areas.
It is in this area that Zaptec focuses its efforts. “A charging station should no longer be a simple device, but a true home energy hub,” argues Vianney Devienne, CEO of Zaptec France. This vision is inspired by the Norwegian example, where electric vehicles now account for nearly all new car sales.
What the Go 2 offers
Compact and covered by a five-year warranty, the Go 2 delivers up to 22 kW, subject to the limitations imposed by the electrical installation and the vehicle’s charging capacity. An integrated screen displays the energy consumed, and the Zaptec app allows remote control of charging.
Several features are designed to optimize electricity bills and protect the electrical installation:
Charging scheduling to take advantage of off-peak hours, based on the electricity contract.
Dynamic load balancing: combined with the Zaptec Sense module connected to the Linky meter’s TIC port, the charger adjusts its power to match the household’s consumption to prevent overloads.
4G connectivity and remote updates enable the charger to be upgraded without on-site intervention.
Open APIs for communicating with charging operators or home energy management systems.
A certified MID meter, useful especially for reimbursing professional charging done at home.
Bidirectional connectivity as the goal
The Go 2 is designed to support Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), which allows using battery energy to power the home when electricity is expensive or during outages, and eventually Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), which will enable energy to be fed back into the grid to help maintain its balance.
Zaptec remains cautious, however: the activation of these features will depend on vehicle compatibility, necessary additional equipment, energy provider offerings, and regulatory frameworks.
Aiming for AFIR by 2027
The manufacturer also states it is preparing to comply with the European AFIR regulation, which will apply starting January 1, 2027, to public charging points. This regulation requires interoperability, price transparency, pay-per-use without subscriptions, and standardization of payment and communication methods. Software, hardware, and backend updates are being deployed throughout 2026 for the Zaptec series, including the Go 2 model.