Lidl is drastically cutting charging prices in France. 50 kWh of energy for just 39 zlotys!
In short:
Lidl in France has once again reduced the prices for charging BEVs at its stores
With the Lidl Plus app, 1 kWh from an AC charger costs 0.18 euros, which is about 0.78 zł
The issue is the long charging time for AC charging
This means the AC rate is currently one of the cheapest public rates along the Seine
The company has also lowered prices on DC chargers
Lidl encourages AC charging
Lidl in France has significantly reduced the prices for charging at its supermarkets once more. This time, the biggest change applies to AC charging.
According to Lidl France’s current FAQ, users of the Lidl Plus app pay 0.18 euros/kWh for AC charging, down from the previous rate of 0.29 euros/kWh. At the current exchange rate, this is about 0.78 zł/kWh. The reduction is therefore 38%.
For a car that needs 50 kWh of energy replenished, the charge will cost only 9 euros, or about 39 zł. Of course, this refers to the energy delivered to the car, not the nominal capacity of its battery.
The French Frandroid points out that at such prices, Lidl currently offers one of the cheapest public charging rates in France. The network introduced the new rate of 0.18 euros/kWh in September.
There’s a catch. The 18 cents apply to AC charging.
It’s still worth examining the pricing carefully, as 0.18 euros/kWh doesn’t mean the car can be connected to a superfast charger for that amount.
The lowest price applies to AC charging stations. Lidl installs chargers with a power of 22 kW at its French stores. However, in cars, the limitation will be the built-in charger—many electricians set the maximum at 11 kW for AC charging, so it may take several hours to fully charge the car.
Fast DC charging is also significantly cheaper than regular rates. With Lidl Plus, it costs 0.29 euros/kWh, which is about 1.26 zł/kWh, compared to 0.39 euros, or around 1.70 zł/kWh.
For a top-up of 50 kWh, the difference becomes quite substantial: at the discounted DC rate, we’ll pay 14.50 euros, or about 63 zł.
It’s more expensive without Lidl Plus
To take advantage of the lowest prices, you need to start a session from the Lidl Plus app.
For payments by credit card, QR code, or through an external roaming card, standard rates apply: 0.29 euros/kWh for AC and 0.39 euros/kWh for DC. Roaming may also incur an additional fee from the card provider.
Lidl does not indicate that 0.18 euros/kWh is the new permanent rate. In the official FAQ, this rate is described as “extremely extended,” and for DC charging, the network explicitly states that the offer has a limited duration.
Lidl Has Already Reduced Fast Charging Prices Before
This is not the first time the French chain has taken such action. In March 2026, Lidl lowered the DC fast charging price from 0.39 to 0.29 euros/kWh. Initially, the promotion was set to last only until April 17.
It was later extended. In May, Lidl announced that the rate of 0.29 euros/kWh would remain available until at least July 31. As the current price list shows, the promotion is still in effect in September.
The company, part of Germany’s Schwarz Group (which also includes Kaufland — editor’s note), is clearly using charging stations as another way to attract customers to its app and stores, just as it does with product promotions.
Over 5,400 charging points at Lidl stores
The scale of the network in France is significant. Lidl states that by 2026 it will have over 5,400 charging points at more than 1,000 supermarkets across the country along the Seine River.
The foundation is made up of 22 kW AC charging points, but the network is also expanding fast-charging DC stations with capacities of 120 and 180 kW. In addition, there are special i-Stations offering charging stations with capacities of up to 360 kW.
In May, France’s Lidl announced further investments in infrastructure. 13.5 million euros were planned for the development of charging networks alone by 2026, with the company’s total expenditure on this infrastructure set to reach 81 million euros.
At a rate of 0.18 euros/kWh, drivers benefit the most as they can leave their cars at the store for longer periods and use air conditioning. Those who need quick energy replenishment while on the road will pay more, but 0.29 euros/kWh for DC charging still appears very competitive.
Piotr Sobczyk