Aldi shoppers will soon find it even easier to charge their electric cars while they pick up their groceries, thanks to a new partnership with renewable energy company Drax.
The supermarket has transitioned around 1,200 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at more than 250 stores across the UK over to Drax, giving customers a quick and convenient way to top up during their shop.
Stores with new charging facilities now include Aldi’s Diss store in Norfolk, alongside locations in Eastbourne, Durham and Yate near Bristol.
In addition to upgrading its existing charging network, Aldi will also install chargers at around 20 new stores each year as part of its ongoing expansion plans offering a mix of fast and rapid chargers, so customers can choose the option that suits their journey.
Charging will be competitively priced at 40p per kWh for fast charging and 62p per kWh for rapid charging. Customers can check availability, view charging costs and pay through the Charge Assist app, or simply 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 customers, 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 expansion reinforces Aldi’s long-term commitment to sustainability and supports the UK’s transition to electric vehicles, with the government targeting the end of new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030.
