Lidl Recharge: This Mistake Costs You More at the Same Charging Station

Same car, same charging station, same amount of electricity… but a different bill. At Lidl, the method used to start charging affects the price paid. Here’s how to take advantage of the best rate.

Plugging in your car, presenting your bank card, and going shopping: the reflex seems logical. However, at Lidl, this simplicity can cost you a few extra euros. To benefit from reduced prices, you need to start the charging process via the free Lidl Plus app.

The difference is significant. At the alternating current (AC) charging stations, Lidl currently charges €0.18/kWh via its app, compared to €0.29/kWh with other payment methods mentioned in its FAQ. At the rapid direct current (DC) charging stations, the rates are €0.29 and €0.39/kWh, respectively. The reduced prices are part of a temporary offer.

Up to 61% more for the same electricity

Let’s take a session of 30 kWh billed at an AC station. With Lidl Plus, it costs €5.40. Without the app, expect to pay €8.70, which is an additional €3.30 and a markup of about 61%. At DC rapid charging, the same amount costs €8.70 via the app, compared to €11.70 otherwise.

Be wary of charging badges offered by third-party operators: a commission may be added, depending on your provider’s terms. While convenient for accessing multiple networks, a single badge does not guarantee the best price at Lidl.

To take advantage of the offer, open Lidl Plus, go to the section dedicated to electric mobility, and follow the instructions to select your charger and start the session. Always check the displayed rate before confirming.

This is not a billing error but rather different rates depending on the chosen path. It’s an easy detail to overlook when you just want to plug in your car. Before your next charge at Lidl, spending a few seconds on your phone can help you avoid paying more for exactly the same service.

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