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The Netherlands has one of the densest EV charging networks in Europe. Here is everything you need to know about charging and parking with an electric car in the Netherlands.
Blue markers = parking garages with EV charging (RDW data). Click any marker for details. Use the layer toggle to filter.
Data: RDW Open Data (CC0) + OpenChargeMap (ODbL)
| Network | Points | Type | Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastned | 200+ stations | CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 | Up to 300kW DC | Long distance, highway |
| Allego | 5,000+ points | Type 2, CCS | 22kW AC / 150kW DC | Cities, offices |
| EVBox | 3,000+ points | Type 2 | 7-22kW AC | Residential, overnight |
| Vattenfall InCharge | 2,000+ points | Type 2, CCS | 22kW AC / 150kW DC | Urban centres |
| Shell Recharge | 1,500+ points | Type 2, CCS | 50-175kW DC | Highway, petrol forecourts |
| Laadpaal (public) | 50,000+ | Type 2 | 11-22kW AC | On-street overnight |
10,000+ public charging points. Many parking garages have EV bays. Mobihub locations have dedicated EV charging. Zero-emission zones incoming 2025-2030.
5,000+ charging points. The Markthal garage has EV bays. Rotterdam is building the most EV infrastructure per capita of any Dutch city outside Amsterdam.
4,000+ charging points. Government quarter has many EV spots. Scheveningen beach parking includes charging bays for summer visitors.
3,500+ charging points. Hoog Catharijne garage has 50+ EV bays. Utrecht aims for full EV parking integration by 2026.
3,000+ points. ASML and Philips offices have large EV infrastructure. City centre garages are increasingly EV-equipped. Fastned on A2 nearby.
EV parking available at P3 and P4. Dedicated EV bays with 22kW charging. Pre-book EV spots via Schiphol app. Airport EV target: 100% by 2030.
Most modern Dutch parking garages have integrated Type 2 (Mennekes) charging bays. You pay the parking rate plus a separate charging fee, usually €0.25-0.45/kWh. Apps like ANWB Onderweg, Plugshare, and the network's own apps show availability.
The Dutch OplaadNL roaming card works at 95% of public charging points. So does the ANWB Laadpas. Most networks also accept contactless payment at fast chargers.
Some municipalities offer free charging at on-street points — Eindhoven and some Rotterdam districts still have this. This is becoming rarer as energy costs rise. Check the chargepoint sign for pricing.
Amsterdam, Utrecht, Den Haag, and Rotterdam are implementing Zero Emission Zones (ZEZs) between 2025-2030. Non-ZEV vehicles will be banned from city centres. Check the exact dates for your city before driving a diesel/petrol vehicle.
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