Lidl charging network costs
Fast devices:
£0.40/kWh with Lidl Plus.
£0.55/kWh through the third-party community website.
Rapid devices:
£0.62/kWh with Lidl Plus.
£0.74/kWh through the third-party community website.
To discover how much it will cost to charge an EV from a Lidl charge point, head to Zapmap’s Public Charging Calculator. This allows you to select any new or used plug-in vehicle, and tailor elements – such as electricity cost and charge required – for personalised results.
How to use Lidl charge points
Access to the Lidl network is made via the Lidl Plus app, or by scanning the QR Code on the charge point with your mobile phone to use ad hoc charging via a direct payment page. Some third-party RFID payments are also available.
Lidl Plus App:
Open Lidl Plus > Click '…'More> Select 'EV Charging' > 'Find Your Charger on the Map' > Select correct charger for your vehicle > Click 'Begin Charging' > You’re all set!
You can view the progress of the charge and stop charging via the app.
QR code scan/QR code entry:
Besides charging via the Lidl Plus app you can also scan the QR Code on the e-charging station with your mobile phone to use ad hoc charging via the Direct Payment Page.
Click on the three dots '...'More> Select 'EV Charging' > Find Your Charger on the Map > Scan the QR code on the plug using the Lidl Plus app/enter the QR code manually > Begin Charging
Where are Lidl charge points located?
All Lidl points can be found on Zapmap by using the network filter. This can be used on the desktop and mobile apps, and displays only those points operated by Lidl.
Charging types and speeds can be filtered too, showing only those points that are compatible with users’ cars.
Select 'Filters' -> 'Networks' -> 'Lidl' to view only Lidl charge points.
Contact Details
Customer services: 08081012791
Email: customer.care@lidl.co.uk
Further contact information can be found on the Lidl website.
How does Lidl compare to other networks in terms of pricing?
Zapmap monitors the prices of charging on the public network and reports on the prices charged by the top 10* rapid charging networks. The prices are updated on a monthly basis here: Rapid Charging: Top 10 Network Pricing
The price to charge an electric vehicle (EV) on the public charging network can vary substantively, and prices are increasing due to current issues in the energy market.
Updated on a monthly basis, the Zapmap Price Index shows the difference in prices paid depending on the type of charger and will also track how this is changing over time.
About Lidl
Lidl operates a network of fast (7kW, 22kW) and rapid (50kW+) EV chargers at many of its UK stores, accessible via the Lidl Plus app or a web-based payment option. The network transitioned from Pod Point in July 2024, with competitive pricing and a focus on convenience for customers.
