Lidl Wraps Up Electric Truck Charging Network Across Dutch Logistics Hubs

Lidl Netherlands has finished installing high-power charging facilities for electric trucks at all six of its regional distribution centres, with the Waddinxveen site becoming the final piece of the puzzle. This means every one of the retailer’s Dutch logistics locations is now equipped to charge battery-electric heavy goods vehicles.

The grocery chain’s ambition is to switch its entire supply operation to zero-emission transport. In its view, the completion of the charging network provides the necessary foundation to serve all 440 of its stores in the Netherlands with electric deliveries starting in 2027.

For the logistics industry, the project illustrates how retailers can build out depot charging at scale. While public charging for heavy-duty trucks is still developing, Lidl’s decision to install chargers at each of its own logistics centres reduces its reliance on external infrastructure and allows more predictable route planning.

By putting the infrastructure in place ahead of the 2027 target, Lidl says it is positioning itself to make the transition without waiting for the wider truck charging market to mature. Whether other large fleet operators follow the same in-house approach will be a key test for electric road freight in the coming years.