Lidl has revealed that it plans to install rapid electric vehicle chargers at all of its new stores.
The move will result in the installation of charging points at over 300 Lidl sites over the next three years. This includes existing Lidl stores that are able to accommodate the chargers in their car parks and represents a total investment of more than £25m.
Ingo Fischer, Chief Development Officer for Lidl GB, commented: “At Lidl, we are committed to tackling the environmental concerns that our customers care most about, whilst giving them access to solutions that will support them in their ambition to lead more sustainable lives.
“Not only will our customers be able to charge their electric cars in 50 mins – less time than it takes to do a big shop – they will be able to do it for the best price on the market. It is our hope that, through this significant investment, we will enable easier access to charging points, ultimately helping more households switch to electric vehicles.”
The points will be operated by charging infrastructure firm Pod Point.
Morrisons announced last week that it was rolling out rapid electric car charging facilities in its car parks following Tesco’s move in 2018.
