Lidl Netherlands to fully electrify store deliveries by 2027

Lidl Netherlands announced that all 440 of its Dutch stores will be supplied by fully electric delivery trucks by 2027, three years earlier than originally planned. The rollout follows the commissioning of a fast‑charging hub at the company’s Almere logistics centre, equipped with multiple CCS chargers, a Megawatt Charging System capable of 1 MW output and a 1 MWh battery storage unit. The hub also integrates large‑scale solar generation and battery storage to mitigate grid bottlenecks.

Minister of Infrastructure Vincent Karremans praised the move as important for energy independence, air quality and CO₂ reduction. CEO Peter de Roos said the electrification supports low food prices and demonstrates that sustainability can coexist with affordability. Head of transport Ruud Metten highlighted reduced reliance on truck tolls and volatile fuel prices, and noted that surplus green electricity from the site can be offered to third parties to relieve grid pressure. Lidl has been diesel‑free in its supply chain since 2024, using bio‑LNG and HVO as an interim step toward full electrification.