Lidl has reduced its rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging tariff to 59p/kWh for Lidl Plus customers as part of a £10m investment to expand its charging network this financial year. The supermarket, which operates branches in Birmingham, said the new tariff—down from 62p/kWh—could save drivers around £4.41 per charging session.
Expanding the rapid charging network
Lidl plans to install around 100 new rapid chargers at existing stores, while the majority of newly built stores will also be equipped with rapid charging facilities. This follows a total investment of £25m committed to Lidl GB’s EV charging network since 2017, with around a third of its stores now offering rapid charging.
Compared with a market average of 80p/kWh, the reduced tariff is equivalent to approximately £529 in annual savings for drivers, according to the company.
Value promise extends to EV drivers
Richard Taylor, Lidl’s chief real estate officer, said: “For over 30 years, we’ve focused on giving customers the best possible value on their groceries, and our EV network is an extension of that promise. By expanding our rapid chargers, we’re making it as simple and affordable as possible for shoppers to top up while they shop – helping EV drivers save money and supporting more sustainable everyday habits.”
Lidl said its charging network powered 49.1 million miles of electric driving over the past year, with an estimated net carbon saving of around 10,600 tonnes of CO2.
Growing EV market and competitor moves
The tariff reduction comes as the number of fully electric cars on UK roads has surpassed 2.1 million, while concerns remain over the availability of public charging infrastructure. In a separate development, Tesco announced a new deal with EV charging network Be.EV, allowing Clubcard members to earn points at more than 680 locations across the UK when they charge their electric car.
