Good news, if it stops the non Tesco customers from hogging the chargers. Charging shouldn't be free.

 

Excellent. Fed up seeing people gloat about charging for long periods of time at Tesco when they’ve no intention of shopping there.

 

I am sorry, but that is complete profiteering, if we are talking about the free PodPoint chargers provided by VW!

 

provided by VW!

Err....

It’s a partnership between Tesco, PodPoint and VW. VW’s only involvement is the advertising they do on site.

 

Most are free but some stores with limited spaces and have this restriction
to stop people using the car park as a park & ride.
The charging is still free , You are paying for the parking but if you spend over £5 at Tesco the parking is free too

Tesco Extra
5 St Stephens Centre,
Park Street, Hull, HU2 8LN

Parking for up to 30 minutes is Free
For up to 2 Hours you need to spend at least £5.00 in Tesco.”

 

It's quite usual for Supermarkets with car parks in "attractive" locations to have a refundable parking charge isn't it?
I know the Sainsburys near Brighton Station does. (or at least did, it's been months since I went to the office in Brighton)

 

It's quite usual for Supermarkets with car parks in "attractive" locations to have a refundable parking charge isn't it?

I think it's a great solution. I don't begrudge spending a fiver in the supermarket nearly as much as I begrudge paying 30p for parking!

Good low-tech solution to prevent charger hogging, too. Overstay charges are fine on a rapid, when you already have the driver's card details, but messy to administer on free chargers.

 

I could never understand why Tesco charging point were free, I am surprised other supermarket have not followed suit.

 

It's a deal between Tesco, Pod Point & VW.

 

I use this store/ charger... to date always spent in Tesco when charging , although admit to parking there on other occasions ( not charging) to walk around the town. Seems fair to me, just hope the system of refund is seamless

 

The £5 minimum spend to park. Up to 3 hours ( charging still free, but of course you need to park to charge) .. starts at this store 6th Sept.