Aldi has confirmed that it is rolling out new amenities for shoppers in its car parks, offering more convenience for certain drivers. The supermarket plans to install chargers at around 20 new stores each year as part of its ongoing expansion plans, adding to its already-existing network. It will offer a mix of fast and rapid chargers, so customers can choose the option that suits their journey.
Aldi says that its EV charging is competitively priced at 40p per kWh for fast charging and 62p per kWh for rapid charging. Shoppers can check availability, view charging costs and pay through the Charge Assist app.
They can also use contactless card payment, with no subscription needed.
Jonathan Neale, Managing Director of National Real Estate at Aldi UK, said: “We’re committed to making sustainable choices more accessible for our shoppers, and we know many are looking for affordable, reliable and convenient ways to charge their cars. By expanding EV charging at more of our stores, we’re helping to make that easier and offering great-value charging while they shop.”
The supermarket says that the initiative reinforces its commitment to sustainability and supports the UK’s transition to electric vehicles as the government aims for the end of new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030.
Aldi recently transitioned around 1,200 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at more than 250 stores across the UK over to Drax Electric Vehicles.
Stores that already have charging facilities include Aldi’s Diss store in Norfolk, alongside locations in Eastbourne, Durham and Yate near Bristol.
Shoppers can also charge EVs at Tesco and Lidl, both of which have partnered with PodPoint, with plugs installed at several stores across the UK. Additionally, ASDA offers EV charging through partners GeniePoint, while Sainsbury’s offers the service through Smart Charge.
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