Lidl France is focusing on the energy transition and is committing over €65 million by 2026 to electric mobility, photovoltaics, and the electrification of its fleet. The announcement came during the "French Electricity Team" meeting held at the Elysée Palace, where the group reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its role in the deployment of affordable and decarbonized energy solutions.
The retail chain is particularly focused on strengthening its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, a sector in which it already claims a leading position in the French market. Lidl France currently has over 5.500 charging stations distributed across approximately 1.000 stores, making it the largest charging network in the country.
To support the expansion of electric mobility, the retailer will invest €5 million in installing new charging stations when supermarkets open in 2026. An additional €8 million will be invested in gradually equipping stores that don't yet have charging systems.
At the same time, Lidl France will extend its rapid charging offer at cost price through Lidl Plus until July 31, 2026, maintaining a rate of €0,29 per kWh compared to the market standard of €0,39. This policy aims to make electric mobility more accessible, also from an economic standpoint.
Overall, charging infrastructure initiatives will represent investments of 13,5 million euros in 2026 alone, bringing the total invested by the French group in this area to 81 million.
"Many French people don't know that we have the largest network of charging stations in France. For us, the energy transition must be concrete, simple, and economically sustainable for everyone," said John-Paul Scally, President of Lidl France, emphasizing the company's commitment to supporting purchasing power and national energy sovereignty.
Alongside electric mobility, the group continues to invest in photovoltaics. An additional €26 million is planned for 2026 to install solar panels on the roofs and shelters of supermarkets and logistics hubs. This investment adds to the €100 million already allocated in previous years to develop photovoltaic capacity in France.
The stated objective is to strengthen decarbonized energy production and increase the energy autonomy of company sites, in a European context characterized by growing attention to energy costs and security of supply.
Finally, Lidl France is also continuing the electrification of its corporate fleet. The retailer will invest an additional €26 million to introduce electric vehicles for its employees, with a plan that will involve approximately 3.700 vehicles.
The new program thus confirms the German retailer's strategy of integrating sustainability, infrastructural innovation, and economic competitiveness, leveraging large-scale investments to support the energy transformation of modern retail in France.
