Tesco & Pod Point
Tesco & Pod Point
Together we’re building a revolutionary free EV charging network
Leading the charge
Volkswagen and Tesco are delivering the UK’s largest retail EV charging network, with free top ups available to all electric vehicles, powered by Pod Point.
What are we doing?
Volkswagen and Tesco want to make it easier for you to charge your electric car while you’re out, no matter what brand of Electric Vehicle you drive. That’s why we’ve installed free EV charging bays at 500 Tesco stores. 400 of these have free 7kW charging. The other 100 have free 22kW charging as well as (chargable) 50kW rapid chargers.
All of the chargers are installed by Pod Point, the UK’s largest independent public charging network operator, and all use renewable/green energy.
Where will I be able to charge?
Finding a charge point is easy. You’ll quickly spot them in both Tesco Extra and Superstore car parks. And with 500 stores with charging bays, you shouldn’t need to travel too far to find a Tesco where you can top up your battery while you shop.
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How do I use the chargepoints?
To use the charge points you’ll need to download the Pod Point app or use their web app.
How much will it cost?
To make charging more accessible, the 7kW chargers are free of charge. Where available, 22kW chargers are also available free of charge. But even if you decide to use the rapid 50kW charger (where available) you'll only pay a small fee in line with the going market rate. Some stores may have a parking charge and as you’d expect, you need to be a Tesco customer to use them.
