Comparison

La borne bleue vs Electra

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

La borne bleue

This app provides access to a large public charging network for electric and hybrid vehicles in Île-de-France. It allows users to locate compatible charging stations, view detailed information, and manage charging sessions. Subscribers gain access to additional features like automatic payment and charge history.

Highlights
  • Locate compatible charging points
  • View charging station details
  • Start, stop, and pay for charging
  • Subscription for preferential rates
  • Payment data association
  • Charge history consultation
Features
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Premier réseau de recharge d’Île-de-France AVEC LA BORNE BLEUE, VOUS ROULEZ, ON RECHARGE ! Avec plus de 1 200 points de charge en service en 2026, la borne bleue est le plus grand réseau public de bornes de recharge en Île-de-France. Déployé par le Sipperec, avec le financement de la Région Île-de-France et du programme Advenir piloté par l’Avere France, ce réseau est accessible à tous, particuliers, entreprises et collectivités. Il garantit un maillage dense et l’interopérabilité des équipements : le réseau borne bleue est visible par tous les usagers et compatible avec les autres réseaux en France et en Europe. Vous êtes ainsi assurés de toujours trouver un point de charge, quel que soit le trajet, l’abonnement et le type de véhicule. Grâce à votre application la borne bleue, rechargez-vous en toute simplicité sur l’ensemble des bornes bleues disponibles 24h/24 et 7j/7. C’est une solution complète pour la mobilité et la recharge de véhicules électriques et hybrides. Conviviale et très complète, elle vous permet de :  rechercher un point de charge compatible avec votre véhicule, obtenir des informations détaillées sur ce point de charge (conditions techniques et tarifaires), - payer, démarrer et arrêter une charge. Ces services sont disponibles pour l’ensemble des utilisateurs de l’application. Les abonnés au service la borne bleue accèdent à des services complémentaires :  association automatique de vos données de paiement (sans re-saisie), - paiement de vos recharges en fin de mois, - consultation de votre historique de charge, - envoi d’une carte magnétique RFID pour l’authentification et le paiement. Vous souhaitez vous abonner pour bénéficier d’un tarif de recharge préférentiel ?  Rendez-vous dans l’application ou sur le site web http://labornebleue.fr Besoin d’aide ? Contactez notre hotline joignable 24h/24 et 7j/7 au 0 805 021 480 (service situé en France et appel gratuit).

About

Electra

Easily find and use electric vehicle charging stations across Europe. This app helps you locate available chargers, pay quickly, and monitor your charging sessions in real-time. It also offers smart route planning to optimize your travel stops.

Highlights
  • Find available charging stations
  • In-app payment and session tracking
  • Ultra-fast charging up to 400 kW
  • Smart route planner for EV travel
  • Autocharge functionality
  • Remote monitoring and notifications
Features
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New: the Electra charging card. Charge anywhere in Europe, on any network. Order yours now. 20 minutes are all it takes. Find, plug in, charge. Electra makes charging your electric vehicle as simple as possible. Find an available charging station nearby, pay in seconds and track your session in real time, without hassle, at the best price. Ultra-fast charging Up to 400 kW of power, compatible with CCS and Type 2. Available 24/7, across Europe. Smart route planner Electra calculates the best charging stops based on your range, your vehicle and your route. Travel with peace of mind, without unpleasant surprises. All in one app - Autocharge : charging starts automatically as soon as you plug in - Always charge at the best price when using the app - Remote monitoring and end-of-session notification - Electra+ : access even better rates and exclusive benefits Compatible with all vehicles Tesla Model 3, Volkswagen ID.3, BMW iX, Renault Mégane E-Tech, Kia EV6, Dacia Spring and many more. A growing European network Over 11,000 charging points across 25 countries, with Atlante, Fastned and Ionity via the Charge League network.

Screenshots

La borne bleue4 screens
Electra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electra at 73% against La borne bleue's 14%. Electra also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). La borne bleue's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

La borne bleue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of La borne bleue's written reviews are positive against 73% of Electra's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

La borne bleue ships an update monthly, Electra weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
La borne bleue versus Electra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLa borne bleueElectra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews73.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB340 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSYNDICAT INTERCOMMUNAL DE LA PERIPHERIE DE PARIS POUR LES ENERGIES ET LES RESEAUX DE COMMUNICATIONElectra SAS

Customer experience

La borne bleue

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative82.9%

Electra

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative18.9%

In-app purchases

None

La borne bleue

No in-app purchases

None

Electra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is La borne bleue free?
La borne bleue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electra free?
Electra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, La borne bleue or Electra?
La borne bleue is rated higher. La borne bleue averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Electra averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do La borne bleue or Electra have ads?
Neither La borne bleue nor Electra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, La borne bleue or Electra?
La borne bleue ships an update monthly, and Electra weekly. Most recently, La borne bleue was updated on November 11, 2026 and Electra on November 11, 2026.

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