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Lidl electric vehicle charging infrastructure expansion

Overview

Lidl is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Europe. In Germany, the retailer is deploying stations at approximately 700 locations, featuring fast-charging capabilities of up to 360 kW. Customers using the Lidl Plus App and Lidl Pay can access discounted rates starting from €0.29/kWh, though charging is limited to one hour per vehicle during store hours.

In Great Britain, Lidl GB is investing £10 million this financial year to install roughly 100 new rapid chargers at existing sites and to equip most new stores with rapid charging facilities. As part of this expansion, the retailer has reduced rapid charging tariffs for Lidl Plus members from 62p/kWh to 59p/kWh. The company stated this reduction could save drivers approximately £4 per session. This follows a broader £25 million investment in the UK network since 2017, with one-third of Lidl GB stores currently providing rapid charging services.

In the Netherlands, Lidl has completed the installation of dedicated charging infrastructure across all its regional distribution centers, marked by the opening of a sixth fast-charging station at its Waddinxveen facility. This rollout supports the company’s goal of supplying all Dutch stores via 100% electric and emission-free transport by 2027. To address grid congestion, Lidl is making these charging points available to local transporters and other businesses through reserved time slots. The Waddinxveen facility utilizes green electricity, partially generated by solar panels on the warehouse roof.

Entities

LIDL · Richard Taylor · Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders · Department for Transport · Lidl GB

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Lidl completes Dutch charging infrastructure rollout in Waddinxveen

    Lidl has completed its national charging infrastructure rollout in the Netherlands with a new fast-charging station in Waddinxveen, aiming for 100% electric store deliveries by 2027.

  2. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Lidl GB invests £10m in EV charging network and cuts tariffs

    Lidl GB is cutting rapid EV charging rates to 59p/kWh for Lidl Plus members and investing £10m to install approximately 100 new rapid chargers across its store network.

  3. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    EV charging standards and Lidl's retail charging expansion

    New electrical standards define household charging loads in Germany, while Lidl expands EV charging at 700 locations using the Lidl Plus App for discounted rates.

Sources

automobil-industrie.vogel.de · derwesten.de · duurzaam-actueel.nl · duurzaam-ondernemen.nl · electricdrives.tv · elektrikerwissen.de · grocerygazette.co.uk · hna.de · lokaleomroepzeewolde.nl · mannheim24.de · netzwelt.de · retailgazette.co.uk · retailtechinnovationhub.com · rheinmaintv.de · verkehr.co.at · warehousetotaal.nl

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