Lidl Belgium goes for all-electric fleet

From this autumn, Lidl Belgium will start the gradual transition of its commercial vehicle fleet to all-electric, a goal it aims to achieve by 2030. The transition is another step in its “Net Zero 2050” sustainability strategy.

Positive feedback

The choice of electric vehicles should lead to a reduction of 22,830 tonnes of CO2 by 2030. Employees have been assessing the range of all-electric cars on comfort, driving experience, driving range and charging since April. The feedback is positive: more sustainable mobility, without compromising the user experience, the retailer reports. The transition to electric is part of a broader approach: by 2050, the discounter will be carbon neutral.

The company has been investing in charging infrastructure since 2016: currently, more than 500 charging points have already been installed in shop car parks in Belgium and Luxembourg. In addition, the supermarket chain has more than 150 charging points for employees at its headquarters and regional offices.