Sainsbury's Smart Charge EV charging bays

Smart Charge partners with Zapmap to deliver seamless EV charging payments with added Nectar card points boost

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You can now pay at over 700 Sainsbury's Smart Charge chargers with Zapmap. And to celebrate, Smart Charge are giving you 250 bonus Nectar points when you pay for your charge with the Zapmap app or charging card throughout the month of April (minimum spend of £10 applies).
 

Promotion FAQs
 
  • How long is the promotion running for?
The promotion runs between 00:00:01 on April 1st 2025 till 23:59:59 on April 30th 2025.
 
  • How do I ensure I receive the points for charging?
To receive your bonus points you'll need to:
  1. Pay for your charge using the Zapmap App or charging card
  2. Scan the QR code on the charger screen once charging, and connect your Nectar account or enter your Nectar card number
  3. Spend at least £10 on a single charging session
 
  • How does the amount I charge translate into points and pounds to spend?
For every £1 you spend at Smart Charge, you'll get one Nectar point, and for this promotion you'll also get a bonus 250 points! Once you've collected your points you'll be able to see these in your Nectar account on the app and get spending!
 
  • Can I use the points towards another EV charge?
You aren't able to spend Nectar points at Smart Charge, but you can use them at all the usual places you'd spend your points such as Sainsbury's
 
  • What else can I spend the points on?

You can spend your Nectar points at a variety of places, such as Sainsbury's, Argos or even converting them to Avios points for your next holiday. Find out more on the Nectar website.
 


Terms and conditions


Collect 250 bonus Nectar points when you add your Nectar card to your Smart Charge transaction (£10+) between 00:00:01 01/04/2026 and 23:59:59 30/04/2026 only. To qualify, you must be an Zapmap customer, paying for your Smart Charge transaction using the Zapmap App or Zapmap charging card. Offer is multi use and only available to primary Nectar card holders. To add your Nectar card number to your Smart Charge transaction, scan the QR code on the Smart Charge charging unit after you pay and add you Nectar card number on the webpage provided. Nectar points will be awarded within 28 days of the offer expiry date.
See here for full Nectar terms and conditions