The best bit is that this is not just for volkswagens the chargers are designed for any.
Tesco electric car.
7kw fast chargers which will be free to use.
The uk s largest grocer has partnered with volkswagen on the project.
50kw rapids which will be priced in line with market rates.
All electric car owners are able to use the free chargers.
Volkswagen announced last year it had partnered with tesco and pod.
These were delayed by the outbreak of the covid 19 pandemic but now following the easing of lockdown measures the plans to deliver the uk s largest retail electric charging network are back on track.
Electric vehicle ev drivers at 100 tesco stores across the uk are now able to top up their battery for free while shopping.
Volkswagen visited tesco in potters bar in the new id 3 electric car the first time the model has been seen in the uk since its debut.
This fantastic partnership with tesco and pod point makes choosing an electric car even more attractive allowing people to charge for free all while going about their daily business said geraldine ingham head of marketing at volkswagen uk.
Last week four ev points were installed at the store in chester the 200th tesco.
Volkswagen and tesco had plans to roll out electric charging points across 400 stores by the end of 2020.