Electric cars are going mainstream, with sales rising in France and the used-car market filling up. Charging infrastructure still needs to expand, and prices must become more transparent and accessible. Supermarkets are locking horns to draw shoppers onto their parking lots. And the cheapest way to charge electric vehicles is now Lidl.
From €0.18 per kWh
Lidl is expanding its network of chargers by installing 22 kW or 120 kW outlets on its newer parking areas. The aim is clear: broaden the charging network to make life easier for EV drivers, but also to lure customers into its supermarkets.
The charging time remains relatively long, which means you can do your grocery shopping while you wait. But attracting customers with charging stations isn’t enough if the price isn’t among the lowest. Lidl has just positioned itself in the price war over EV charging.
Indeed, Lidl has just cut the price per kWh to €0.18, allowing you to top up an electric car at a very favorable rate.
The market’s cheapest EV charging
So, Lidl becomes the cheapest energy provider for EVs on the market. The 22 kW AC outlets are priced at €0.18 per kWh, which means topping off a compact city car for under €10. At this price, there’s little incentive to install home charging equipment.
DC fast charging at 120 kW remains €0.29 per kWh if you use the app to trigger the charge. Otherwise, the price is €0.39 per kWh. Lidl is then one of the most attractive options for charging your electric vehicle, now a little more affordable than Leclerc’s €0.19 per kWh.
