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French supermarkets expand EV charging networks as fuel sales drop 10% at Coopérative U
Major French supermarket chains including Leclerc, Lidl and Carrefour are installing more EV charging stations after fuel sales declined, with Coopérative U reporting a 10% drop since the start of the year due to TotalEnergies capping petrol at €1.99 per litre and diesel at €2.25 per litre. Competition among retailers has driven charging prices down to €0.17 per kWh at Leclerc and €0.18 per kWh for Lidl Plus members, with supermarkets treating EV charging as a loss leader to attract customers. The rollout is part of France's broader shift to electric vehicles.
Why it matters
Supermarket chains entering the charging market as a competitive response to fuel pricing pressures signals a new procurement dynamic where retailers use low margin charging to drive footfall, potentially reshaping site selection and pricing strategies for CPOs. The aggressive pricing at €0.17 to €0.18 per kWh sets a benchmark that could pressure standalone charging networks and influence tender expectations across France.