VAUXHALL is offering one year’s free EV charging credit at Tesco stores with all new electric vehicle orders in a partnership that provides drivers with access to over 2,700 EV charging bays across 619 stores.

Vauxhall’s partnership with Tesco comes as part of its Electric Streets of Britain initiative to increase accessible charging solutions for all drivers across the country. Entire Tesco charging network, powered by Pod Point, to be co-branded with Vauxhall as part of the partnership

ElectricStreets.co.uk was launched by Vauxhall to support the 40% of UK households without a driveway to go electric, nowVauxhall is partnering with leading supermarket Tesco to provide new Vauxhall electric vehicle (EV) customers with one year’s free charging credit at stores across the country.

Tesco holds 2,700 charging bays across 619 Tesco stores nationwide making it the country’s largest supermarket charging network, with a mix of 7kW, 22kW, 50kW and 75kW charging stations. While the charge points are accessible for all EV drivers, new Vauxhall retail customers who purchase an electric Vauxhall car or van direct from a Vauxhall retailer will be able to benefit from one year’s worth of free charging credit when visiting Tesco.

As part of the partnership all 2,700 charge bays across Tesco stores will be updated with a Vauxhall and Tesco co-branded livery. With millions of visitors per month and over 3.8 million charging sessions per year, Tesco stores are found within a 10-minute drive for over 70% of the UK population, allowing greater ease and convenience for EV drivers across the country.