287 - The Supermarket Charging Episode

Exploring the evolution of supermarket charging stations for electric vehicles, their strategic deployment, pricing models, and user experience insights. Key topics History and evolution of supermarket EV charging stations Different supermarket charging strategies and hardware Pricing models and user incentives Dwell time and charging speed considerations Impact of supermarket charging on EV adoption Key Quote: "Supermarket charging can be surprisingly cheap" Resources EV Musings Podcast - https://evmusings.com ZAPMAP - https://zap-map.com Sainsbury's Smart Charge - https://sainsburys.co.uk GeniePoint - https://geniepoint.co.uk Podpoint - https://podpoint.com MFG (Motor Fuel Group) - https://mfgplc.co.uk The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Links in the show notes: MFG and Morrisons announce forecourts partnership and EV expansion - Motor Fuel Group Sainsbury's Smart Charge: A New Player in the UK EV Charging Market - The EV Musings Podcast 140 - The CPO Episode II - The EV Musings Podcast Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk (C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford Support me: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings The Books: 'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X 'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck Social Media: EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv Instagram: @EVmusings Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460 Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium Mentioned in this episode: Zapmap The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points. Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com. Zapmap EV Guide