Many supermarkets have already stationed electric vehicle chargers at their stores to provide convenient and accessible public EV charging for the rising number of drivers in the UK.
But, does Sainsbury’s have EV chargers? Is EV charging free at Sainsbury’s? Where can I find Sainsbury’s EV charging near me?
Read everything you need to know about Sainsbury’s electric car charging now.
Yes, various Sainsbury’s across the UK have EV chargers available at different charging rates (sometimes called power outputs).
In fact, Sainsbury’s recently invested significantly in Ultra Rapid 150kW chargers and a new EV charging network, focusing exclusively on cutting-edge public EV charging.
Powered by Kempower, Sainsbury’s new Smart Charge EV charging network means Sainsbury’s shoppers can access 150kW ultra-rapid EV chargers. These powerful alternatives to fast 7kW and 22kW EV chargers make a real difference to EV owners. Before, you would be charging for longer with less powerful EV chargers; now, with these reliable charging points, you can conveniently charge your EV up to 80% in as little as 30 minutes.
All energy powering the ultra-rapid chargers is also from 100% renewable energy.
Sainsbury’s free EV charging is available at some stores, although not all. More often than not, Sainsbury’s fast chargers will be free, unlike Sainsbury’s Ultra Rapid EV charging points.
If you are searching for free Sainsbury’s EV fast chargers, 7kW Pod Point chargers will be your best bet. But, while these EV chargers are free, restrictions may apply, so it’s always best to check the fine print.
For instance, Sainsbury’s EV chargers on Sutton High Street are free but only allow 1.5 hours of free parking.
While most of the 7kW fast chargers at Sainsbury’s are Pod Point, some EV chargers from different manufacturers exist. Other electric car charging points from different manufacturers may also charge a fee.
For any of the newly installed 150kW Ultra-Rapid EV chargers, Sainsbury’s EV charging is not free. In fact, using Sainsbury’s ultra-rapid EV charging points will cost you a flat rate of 75p per kWh.
Overall, Sainsbury’s EV charging costs and the availability of free charging differ depending on where you are and which store you visit.
Sainsbury’s cutting edge ultra-rapid EV charging points are conveniently located in the following locations:
While the number of Ultra Rapid EV chargers at Sainsbury’s is currently limited, the company has committed to installing 750 ultra rapid charging bays across 100 stores by the end of 2024.
If there are no Sainsbury’s ultra-rapid EV chargers near you, you can find other 150kW EV chargers near you using some of the best EV charging apps, such as Zap-Map.
To find your nearest Sainsbury’s with any available EV charging points, use Sainsbury’s Store Locator and filter by ‘Electric Vehicle Charging Point.’
As mentioned before, Sainsburys has fast EV chargers available, or at certain stores, ultra rapid EV chargers. The specific power outputs, or kW charging rate, available are 7kW or 150kW only.
But, if you have an electric car that can handle higher power outputs (because of a larger DC onboard charger), these ultra-rapid 150kW charging stations can charge certain electric cars up to 300kW.
EV charging points at Sainsbury’s do not require an RFID card or a subscription. Simply use your debit or credit card to start your EV charging sessions at Sainsbury’s – the EV chargers can take contactless payment too.
Charging cables with Type 2 connectors are available with any 7kW fast chargers at Sainsbury’s.
For ultra rapid charging points, the CCS2 connectors will always be available, while only some stores with cater to the CHAdeMO connector.
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This type of electric charger requires a seperate cable to charge your car.
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We lay SWA cable laid at 600mm deep, with a protective cable warning tape laid 150mm above the cable. These are laid on a sand or sifted sand soil bed then backfilled.
We position overhead cables at a minimum height of 3.5m and are run along a catenary wire. The cable run should not be accessible to vehicles.
Standard Installation
Our instant price is fixed if it falls within our standard installation package plus any additions that you have selected (extra cabling for example). This package covers the majority of homes in the UK. Before we undertake your installation we will carry out a digital survey to check that nothing has been missed. After reviewing the survey results some additional work may be required in order to complete your installation safely and to the required standards. If this is the case, we will contact you well before the installation date and advise the cost of any required work. You can then continue with your installation, or alternatively we will refund you in full if you do not want to proceed.
Included in our standard installation is :
• Fitting of a single phase charge point to a brick or plaster wall or other suitable permanent structure
• Up to 10 metres of cable, run and neatly clipped to the wall between the electricity supply meter / distribution board and the charge point.
• Routing of the cable through a drilled hole in a wall up to 500mm (20 inches) thick if this is needed.
• The fitting and testing of electrical connections and protections required for the charge point.
• An additional three way consumer unit, if required
• Installation of a Type A RCBO in an RCBO enclosure
• Up to 3 metres of plastic trunking to conceal interior wiring.
• An O-pen earth protection device if the charge point requires it. (This is NOT an earth rod)
• Up to 4 hours of labour from your installer to complete the work.
• Electrical testing of the whole installation.
• Handover and setup of the charge point and any app that may be needed.
Not included in our standard installation (additional work) :
• Where the installation requires additional cabling over and above the amount you have told us about.
• Upgrade/replacement of the main incoming supply fuse where the local DNO (eg Northern Powergrid) would need to attend site.
• If the charge point is to be mounted on a post/pedestal rather than an existing wall and where you have not selected a post as an extra cost option in your order.
• Installation of a charge point to a three phase supply.
• Where gas and water mains bonding (earthing) is not in place at your property. If this is not in place, additional work would be required before installation of the charge point.
• Any groundwork that has not been selected during the order process.
A Surge Protection Device is not included in our standard installation.
What else you need to know :
• On the day of installation, please ensure that the area around your consumer unit (fuse box), incoming electricity supply meter and proposed charge point location (including where the cable is expected to be run) is clear and free of obstructions.
• We will need your WiFi password as part of the installation process in order to connect your charge point to the internet. Please have this available for the installer. Details will not be kept.
• The charge point must be on your own designated off road parking.
• The charger will be fixed in line with current guidelines at a height where it cannot be hit by a vehicle.
• Our installers are not able to enter loft spaces; lift floorboards or flooring; take apart any furniture of work above a height of 2m. If you anticipate that any of this may be required, then please contact us and we can discuss in more detail and provide you with a quotation.
• Should there be extreme weather conditions our installers may not be able to continue with you installation if it is not safe to do so (for example flooding). They will always do their best to complete the work where they can.
If you have any questions then please contact our customer service team who will be happy to help. Please also read our terms and conditions.
