Tesco EV Charging Yields Clubcard Points: A Comparative Analysis of Financial Incentives Between Electric Vehicle Owners and Fuel-Based Drivers
🎉 Tesco's Game-Changer: Earning Clubcard Points for EV Charging! 🎉
Now, electric vehicle (EV) drivers can collect Clubcard points while refueling their cars, just like their gasoline and diesel counterparts! Starting today, Tesco supermarket shoppers can earn points for every pound spent on electricity when using one of the thousands of Vauxhall-branded Pod chargers available at Tesco locations across the country.
Tesco currently boasts the largest retail EV charging network in Britain, with 2,700 devices stationed at 619 stores nationwide. These charging sites offer a range of speeds, with 7kW chargers costing 44p per kWh, and rapid 75kW chargers priced at 69p/kWh.
So, how does this new system compare to the rewards petrol and diesel drivers have been enjoying? Well, the good news is that EV drivers can now reap similar benefits when it comes to collecting Clubcard points.
Here's the lowdown:
- Fuel-powered vehicles: Drivers have been getting 1 Clubcard point for every two litres of fuel bought, which could amount to up to 27 points per fill-up for an average family car (with a 55-litre tank).
- Electric vehicles: Now, EV owners can collect points by spending £1 on charging. The rewards earned will vary depending on the electric car model, charging speed, and shopping duration.
While the specifics may differ, a rough comparison suggests that EV drivers can earn a comparable volume of Clubcard points when they shop for about an hour. But let's break it down with some examples to better understand:
- For instance, a Tesla Model Y owner (Britain's best-selling EV for the last four years) with a 75kWh battery charged to 80% using a 50kW rapid charger takes 54 minutes. At 62p/kWh, this amounts to £28 and earns 28 points.
- Charging an MG4 Trophy Long Range with a 64kWh battery to 80% takes just 48 minutes and costs £24, netting 24 points.
- A Vauxhall Corsa-e with a 50kWh battery can be charged in about half an hour at a cost of around £18, earning 18 Clubcard points.
But wait, there's more! EV drivers can enjoy an even sweeter deal by signing up for Pod's home charging subscription, Pod Drive, as a new customer, bagging 2,500 Clubcard points worth £25 in Clubcard Vouchers—a fantastic way to save on future Tesco shopping!
Tesco's Loyalty Director, TShama Wilson, shares her enthusiasm: 'Now our customers can park at their local Tesco, top-up their electric vehicle, and collect Clubcard points towards a future Tesco shop or to exchange with our Reward Partners. It's a win-win for everyone!'
Enjoy the convenience of charging while shopping, knowing you're on your way to collecting valuable Clubcard points!
Electric vehicle (EV) shoppers at Tesco can now collect Clubcard points while charging their cars, similar to fuel-powered vehicle owners who earn points for every two liters of fuel bought. For instance, a Tesla Model Y owner charging for 54 minutes can earn 28 Clubcard points, while an MG4 Trophy Long Range charging for 48 minutes can earn 24 points. Additionally, new customers signing up for Pod's home charging subscription, Pod Drive, can receive 2,500 Clubcard points, equivalent to £25 in Clubcard Vouchers for future Tesco shopping.
