{"id":43346,"date":"2024-01-12T07:17:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T07:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kempower.com\/news\/sainsburys-launches-smart-charge\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T10:41:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T10:41:55","slug":"sainsburys-launches-smart-charge","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/kempower.com\/america\/news\/sainsburys-launches-smart-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Sainsbury\u2019s launches Smart Charge to build confidence in public EV charging: charging technology is provided by Kempower\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section  class=\"hero-2023 hero-2023--short hero-2023--align-left bg-white\">\n\n  <!--div class=\"hero-2023__container\"-->\n  \n  <div class=\"hero-2023__container\">\n\n    <figure class=\"hero-2023__banner\">\n\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-1920x1280.jpg?strip=all\" class=\"hero-2023__banner__image\" alt=\"Sainsbury\u00b4s Smart Charge hub in Whitechapel\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-1920x1280.jpg?strip=all 1920w, https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-300x200.jpg?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-1024x683.jpg?strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-768x512.jpg?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-1536x1024.jpg?strip=all 1536w, https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-2048x1365.jpg?strip=all 2048w, https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-400x267.jpg?strip=all 400w, https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=512 512w, https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=1792 1792w, https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=2304 2304w, https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-scaled.jpg?strip=all 2560w, https:\/\/earj6jxwkhd.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sainsburys-smart-charge-2-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=450 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 510px, (max-width: 991px) 290px, (max-width: 1199px) 530px, 1440px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n\n    <div class=\"hero-2023__content\">\n\n              <a class=\"button button-arrow-left\" href=\"https:\/\/kempower.com\/america\/news\/\">\n          Back to news        <\/a>\n\n        <span class=\"hero-2023__post-meta\">2024-01-12 \u2022 6 min read<\/span>\n      \n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sainsbury\u2019s launches Smart Charge to build confidence in public EV charging: charging technology is provided by Kempower&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block block-content-wrapper container-fluid bg-white wide\"\n    >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <main class=\"entry-content mx-auto\">\n                    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>New, convenient and easy-to-use ultra-rapid EV charging business launches today <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>in the UK<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> as research finds three quarters of EV drivers still suffer range anxiety&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New research reveals that 80% of drivers admit to avoiding long journeys because of not wanting to charge at public EV charging stations, citing broken chargers (40%) as the main deterrent&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Almost all EV drivers surveyed (94%) said they would prefer to use just one trusted brand, with 63% saying this because they are looking for better reliability&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart Charge will have over 750 bays in more than 100 Sainsbury\u2019s locations by the end of 2024, making it one of the UK\u2019s top five providers of ultra-rapid EV charging&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sainsbury\u2019s has today launched Smart Charge, a brand-new, dedicated EV charging business that will give drivers access to ultra-rapid EV charging points across its stores in the UK. This bold move illustrates the retailer\u2019s commitment to the EV industry while providing an exciting new service for drivers. Smart Charge is the first and only EV charging business to be fully owned and managed end-to-end by a UK supermarket. The state-of-the-art charging technology and equipment is provided by Kempower.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In new research commissioned by Sainsbury\u2019s, 80% of EV users admitted to avoiding long journeys because of not wanting to charge at public EV charging stations, describing the main frustrations as chargers being broken (40%), not enough charging bays (36%) and speed of service (33%). Designed to mitigate these frustrations, Smart Charge will initially feature over 750 cutting-edge ultra-rapid charging bays rolled out across more than 100 stores by the end of 2024, putting Sainsbury\u2019s in the top five providers of ultra-rapid charging in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultra-rapid is the fastest type of EV charging currently available on the market but a third (32%) of EV drivers surveyed said they have yet to benefit from using it. Designed to be extremely speedy, reliable and easy to use, Sainsbury\u2019s 150kW Smart Charge bays with Kempower chargers allow users to fully charge their vehicle in as little as 30 minutes, providing enough power to travel up to 200 miles. Many of the chargers can also charge even faster if a driver\u2019s vehicle battery can accept higher charger speeds, up to 300kW.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart Charge also offers the perfect solution to the one third (32%) of EV drivers who expressed frustrations at having to wait with nothing to do at public chargers. With Smart Charge, customers can make the most of both the speedy service and the option to pop into a Sainsbury\u2019s store to pick up some groceries or grab a coffee while they wait.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While 74% of EV users currently use multiple EV charging brands, a huge 94% said they would prefer to use just one trusted and reliable brand. When asked why, the top reasons included reliability (63%), convenience when planning long trips (54%) and awareness of cost upfront (53%).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognising the desire for a trusted EV charging brand in the UK and the benefits for customers of being able to charge their vehicles while doing their shopping, Sainsbury\u2019s believes the convenience, speed and reliability of Smart Charge will represent a game changer for EV users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Already available at more than 20 Sainsbury\u2019s stores, Smart Charge offers spacious, accessible bays open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year which are compatible with fully electric vehicles. New charging hubs with Kempower technology will be added to the Smart Charge network throughout the UK regularly, with service information and new openings published on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartcharge.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.SmartCharge.co.uk<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury\u2019s Director of Property, Procurement &amp; EV Ventures, said:<\/strong> \u201cAs EV ownership continues to grow, it\u2019s shocking to see that an incredible three quarters of EV drivers still suffer range anxiety and many have avoided journeys as a result.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>With our new network of easy-to-use and reliable charging points conveniently located in our supermarkets, Smart Charge will make a real difference to EV drivers in the UK. As one of the few providers to be focusing exclusively on cutting-edge ultra-rapid 150kW+chargers, customers can be in and out in as little as half an hour and avoid waiting longer with less powerful alternatives. What\u2019s more, they can even grab a coffee or pick up some groceries while they\u2019re there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re committed to helping to reduce carbon emissions and offering a national EV charging service forms part of this pledge. Our new charging points are powered by the same 100% renewable electricity that powers the rest of our estate*.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anthony Browne, Minister for Technology and Decarbonisation <\/strong><strong>for the UK<\/strong><strong>, said:<\/strong> \u201cBusinesses play a crucial role in the delivery of EV infrastructure, so it\u2019s great to see Sainsbury\u2019s embracing ultra-rapid technology which will benefit supermarket customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTogether with industry we\u2019ve supported the installation of over 52,600 chargepoints across the UK, an increase of 44% from last year.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tomi Ristim\u00e4ki, CEO of Kempower said<\/strong>: \u201cIt&#8217;s great to see a respected and strong brand like Sainsbury&#8217;s taking a responsible approach to promoting e-mobility and making everyday life easier for EV drivers. We see that increasingly, EV drivers want to charge their cars where there are services available. With over 99% charging uptime, we are committed to providing convenience and ease of charging &#8211; key words in accelerating e-mobility.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The service is intended to help advance the uptake of electric vehicles in the country, supporting the UK\u2019s transition to a low-carbon economy. The launch represents another step in Sainsbury\u2019s ambitious commitment to achieving Net Zero across its value chain by 2050.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notes to Editors<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research conducted by Censuswide with 500 EV Drivers 17+ between 20.12.2023 &#8211; 29.12.2023. Censuswide abide by and employ members of the Market Research Society which is based on the ESOMAR principles and are members of The British Polling Council.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Sainsbury\u2019s operations, including its entire store estate, use a combination of energy sourced directly from solar and wind farms as well as certificate-backed renewable electricity from the UK.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EV charging speeds<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are currently four generally recognised speeds of EV charging available in the UK, classified by the level of power or \u201cflow\u201d of electricity that the chargers can provide, in kilowatts (kW):&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slow \u2013 3-6kW&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast \u2013 7-22kW&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapid \u2013 25-99kW&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ultra-Rapid \u2013 100kW+&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EV charging facilities available in UK supermarkets<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Supermarket<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Main Charging facilities<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sainsbury\u2019s Smart Charge<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ultra-rapid&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>M&amp;S<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rapid and ultra-rapid&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aldi<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Fast&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tesco<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/td><td>Fast and rapid&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Asda<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/td><td>Fast and rapid&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lidl<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Fast and rapid&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Morrisons<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rapid&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><strong>About Sainsbury\u2019s&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering delicious great quality food at competitive prices has been at the heart of what we do since John James and Mary Ann Sainsbury opened our first store in 1869. Today, inspiring and delighting our customers with tasty food remains our priority and our purpose is clear \u2013 driven by our passion for food, together we serve and help every customer.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our focus on great value food and convenient shopping, whether in-store or online is supported by our brands \u2013 Argos, Tu Clothing, Habitat, Sainsbury\u2019s Bank and Nectar. Sainsbury\u2019s has almost 600 supermarkets and over 800 convenience stores. Argos is a leading digital retailer and is the third most visited retail website in the UK, with over 70 per cent of its sales starting online. Argos is conveniently available for customers to collect from hundreds of Sainsbury\u2019s stores. Digital and technology enables us to adapt as customers shop differently and our profitable, fast-growing online channels offer customers quick and convenient delivery and collection capability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our colleagues are integral to our success, now and in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Kempower<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We design and manufacture reliable and user-friendly DC fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles. Our vision is to create the world\u2019s most desired EV charging solutions for everyone, everywhere. Our product development and production are based in Finland and the USA, with the majority of our materials and components sourced locally. We focus on all areas of e-mobility, from electric cars, trucks, and buses to machines and marine. Our modular and scalable charging system and world-class software are designed by EV drivers for EV drivers, enabling the best user experience for our customers around the world. Kempower is listed in the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland. <a href=\"https:\/\/kempower.com\/america\/\">www.kempower.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n                <\/main>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sainsbury\u2019s has today launched Smart Charge, a brand-new, dedicated EV charging business that will give drivers access to ultra-rapid EV charging points across its stores in the UK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":35402,"template":"","tags":[193],"class_list":["post-43346","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-public-charging-america"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.8 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Sainsbury\u2019s launches Smart Charge to build confidence in public EV charging: charging technology is provided by Kempower\u00a0\u00a0 - 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