Main electric vehicle charging networks in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has long been known for its love of bicycles, but in recent years it has been actively adopting electric vehicles. More and more people are buying electric cars, and the government and companies are rapidly developing the infrastructure to make charging them convenient everywhere - both in the city and outside. In this article, we will tell you about the most famous charging station networks in the Netherlands that make this transition to electric transport easy and comfortable.

We remind you that you can purchase home and commercial charging stations in our online storeand also use the public charging stations ECOFACTORcharging points located throughout Ukraine. For convenient access to charging infrastructure, we recommend using our mobile applicationwhich is available on iOS and Android.

In addition to being convenient for drivers, charging stations in the Netherlands play an important role in sustainable development. Most operators use electricity from renewable sources such as the sun and wind, which reduces CO₂ emissions and makes driving more environmentally friendly. This is not only support for the country's green course, but also a practical step towards energy independence and a cleaner environment.

1. ECOFACTOR

We are ECOFACTOR, a company that develops a network of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in Ukraine. Our ECOFACTOR charging stations are fully designed and manufactured in Ukraine, meet modern standards and support both AC and DC charging. Thousands of charging ports operate on the basis of our platform, and map of charging stations is constantly updated so that you can quickly find an available location near you. We work with both businesses and private customers, offering solutions for all needs - from mobile chargers to powerful 420 kW stations.

To use the network, you just need to install our application for iOS and Android. It is convenient to search for chargers, control the charging process, view session history and use billing. For businesses, we offer a SaaS platform for managing charging stations with analytics, user support and reporting.

We also run ECOFACTOR online storewhere you can buy certified charging stationsas well as the necessary cables and adapters. In the Netherlands, our solutions are available through local partners, where we supply hardware, software and service support for charging infrastructure for small and medium-sized businesses.

Main features

• Own network of charging stations and map of charging points
• Fully Ukrainian development of ECOFACTOR charging stations
• App for iOS and Android to manage charging and payment
• SaaS platform for business with billing and monitoring functions
• Online store with charging stations, cables and adapters.
• Supplying equipment and supporting partners in the Netherlands

Contacts

• Website: ecofactortech.com
• Address: 113 Ataman Holovatyi St., Odesa, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, 65000
• Phone: +38 063 798 88 00
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Telegram: t.me/ecofactor_ua
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/ecofactor.ua
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ecofactor.ua

2. EVBox

EVBox is a provider of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles that offers equipment and related services for different types of customers. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands and is involved in the development of a national network of charging stations. It develops both variable-flow and fast DC charging stations. The focus is on business solutions, with the ability to scale to the needs of commercial facilities and car parks. EVBox works with distributors, installers and operators to provide station installation tools, technical training and support, and integrates its equipment into urban transport infrastructure and private charging management systems. In addition to physical equipment, the company also offers software for managing charging networks.

Main features

• Headquartered in the Netherlands, with domestic and international operations
• Equipment for charging electric vehicles with alternating and direct current
• Scalable business solutions
• Support for installers through training and technical documentation
• Charging station maintenance services
• Charging network management software

Contacts

• Website: evbox.com
• Address: 34 Rue Denis Papin 33850 Léognan France
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/evbox
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/evboxbv
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/evboxglobal
• Twitter/X: x.com/evbox

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Allego is engaged in the installation and maintenance of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in various European countries. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands. The company offers charging solutions not only for cars, but also for electric buses, trucks and motorcycles. Allego works with private users, businesses and city authorities to create infrastructure for public use and commercial facilities. In addition to technical equipment, the company provides support services, online services and training materials through its own educational platform. Allego also cooperates with property owners, offering the possibility of installing charging stations on the territory of hotels, shopping centres, restaurants or car parks.

Main features

• Charging solutions for cars, buses, trucks and motorcycles
• Presence in the Netherlands and other European countries
• Support and online training platform for users and partners
• Ability to install stations on private or commercial property
• Real-time customer service and support services
• Solutions for urban infrastructure and the business sector

Contacts

• Website: www.allego.eu
• Address: Graaf Lodewijkdreef 2, 2224 AD Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/allego
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/allegocharging
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/allegocharging
• Twitter/X:x.com/AllegoCharging

4. Fastned

Fastned specialises in high-speed charging of electric vehicles. It focuses on the construction and maintenance of charging stations along major motorways, in cities and at major transport hubs. Fastned's office is located in the Netherlands, and this country was one of the first to deploy its network. Fastned's charging stations are designed with solar panels that act as roofs and generate energy at the same time. The company provides users with a mobile app to find charging points and automatically start charging. In addition to drivers, Fastned is working with business partners and authorities to expand access to fast charging infrastructure across Europe.

Main features

• Focusing exclusively on high-speed charging of electric vehicles
• Network of stations concentrated along motorways and in cities
• Based in the Netherlands with expansion to other countries
• Stations with solar panel roofs as an energy source
• Mobile app with auto-start charging function
• Cooperation with municipalities and businesses on infrastructure placement

Contacts

• Website: www.fastnedcharging.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Mondriaantoren Fastned | 21st and 22nd floor Amstelplein 44 1096 BC Amsterdam
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fastned
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/fastned_europe

5. Shell Recharge

Shell Recharge is a charging network that is part of the global energy brand Shell. In the Netherlands, it is an active participant in the development of electric vehicle infrastructure. The company offers charging solutions both in public and at home. The services include fast chargers at Shell petrol stations, home chargers, and a mobile app to find stations and manage the charging process. Shell Recharge also provides charging cards to simplify payment, with the ability to connect to loyalty programmes. The company's focus is on ensuring that charging stations are available on key routes and are convenient for everyday users. All public fast chargers in the Netherlands are powered by energy purchased from renewable sources.

Main features

• Fast charging stations at Shell petrol stations across the Netherlands
• Home charging solution with power adjustment
• Mobile application for finding stations and monitoring the charging process
• Charging card for payment with connection to loyalty programmes
• Integration into a wide European charging coverage
• Chargers are powered by purchased green energy

Contacts

• Website: www.shell.nl
• Phone: +31 88 010 9500
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/shell
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/Shell
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/shell_nederland
• Twitter/X: x.com/shell_nederland

6. Lidl Laadpalen

Lidl's network of charging stations in the Netherlands and Belgium is part of the company's sustainability strategy. The charging points are located near Lidl supermarkets, allowing customers to charge their electric vehicles while shopping. All charging stations are powered by electricity from renewable sources, mainly from wind turbines and solar panels installed on the roofs of the stores. Lidl offers several options for accessing charging: through the Lidl Plus mobile app, the website or through third-party roaming charging providers. The network is constantly expanding and Lidl is investing in new charging points with different capacities. Charging points are available for both fully electric cars and plug-in hybrids.

Main features

• Charging stations are located in car parks near Lidl stores
• Powered exclusively by renewable energy sources
• Access to charging via app, website or roaming
• AC and DC charging options with power up to 60 kW
• Targeting customers who combine shopping with car charging
• Continuous expansion of the network across the country

Contacts

• Website: www.lidl.nl
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lidl-gb
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/lidlgb
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/lidlgb
• Twitter/X: x.com/lidlgb

7. Ecotap

Ecotap is a Dutch company that manufactures and maintains charging stations for electric vehicles in a variety of environments, from private use to public and semi-public infrastructure. The company not only manufactures equipment, but also installs and manages a network of charging points, particularly in the Netherlands. Its charging solutions are used on the streets, in business centres, visitor car parks and in companies with their own fleets. Ecotap's charging stations support both AC and DC power and are designed for long life, vandalism and weather resistance. The company also offers online tools for monitoring, accounting for energy consumption and managing access to stations.

Main features

• Own network of charging stations in the Netherlands
• Solutions for home, commercial and public use
• Stations with AC and DC charging support
• Installation, maintenance and certified fitters
• Vandalism and weatherproof structures
• Apps and web interfaces to manage the charging process

Contacts

• Website: www.ecotap.nl
• Phone: +31 (0) 411 745 022
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Kruisbroeksestraat 23, 5281 RV Boxtel
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ecotaplaadpalen

8. Park&Charge (EVnetNL)

Park&Charge, formerly known as EVnetNL, is a charging infrastructure operator in the Netherlands specialising in the installation and management of public charging stations. The company offers a comprehensive service, from municipal approval to the installation, maintenance and operation of charging points. Its activities are focused on both commercial facilities and residential areas, where drivers can apply for a free charging station near their homes or workplaces. The company pays special attention to the creation of laadplainen - charging hubs in urban areas where you can quickly charge an electric car. All charging points are powered by 100% of renewable electricity.

Main features

• Operator of a network of public charging stations in the Netherlands
• Full management of installation, operation and maintenance
• Cooperation with municipalities to place charging points in residential areas
• Possibility of a free application for the installation of a charging point
• Charging hubs (laadpleinen) with fast charging support in urban areas
• Using only green electricity to charge electric vehicles

Contacts

• Website: www.parkncharge.nl
• Phone: +31(0)202105911
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Park&Charge, Fokkerstraat 10, 3905KV Veenendaal
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/park-n-charge

9. Plugsurfing

Plugsurfing is a European provider of digital solutions for electric vehicle infrastructure that provides access to a wide network of charging stations across Europe, including the Netherlands. The company does not own any physical charging stations, but connects more than 850,000 charging points from different operators within a single app. Its service allows electric vehicle drivers to charge their cars in many countries using a single interface - a mobile app or RFID key. Plugsurfing also works with car manufacturers (OEMs) and charging station operators (CPOs) to offer them software solutions for integration into navigation, billing and user experience. In the Netherlands, Plugsurfing is popular with drivers due to its wide coverage and support for different charging models.

Main features

• Access to charging stations of different operators through one app
• Presence in the Netherlands as part of a pan-European network
• Possibility to use an RFID key or a mobile application for authorisation
• Working with car manufacturers to integrate charging into navigation systems
• A platform for charging station operators with billing and monitoring functions
• Contract-free access to charging infrastructure with flexible terms and conditions

Contacts

• Website: plugsurfing.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/plugsurfing
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/plugsurfing
• Twitter/X: x.com/Plugsurfing

10. Vandebron

Vandebron is a Dutch green energy supplier that is also active as an operator of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. In addition to selling electricity from local renewable sources (solar, wind, biomass), the company offers a full range of services for electric vehicles: from a mobile app and charging card to the installation of charging stations at home or at businesses. Vandebron operates its own network of charging stations in the Netherlands and provides access to other public charging points in Europe through partner infrastructure. The company is also introducing smart charging technology that optimises charging times to reduce the load on the grid.

Main features

• Own network of charging stations in the Netherlands
• Full service package: app, charge card, charging stations, smart charging
• Access to public charging points across Europe through partner networks
• Possibility to install a charging station at home or in the office
• Charging the 100% with green energy from local sources
• A reward system for smart charging that maintains the balance of the grid

Contacts

• Website: vandebron.nl
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/vandebron
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/vandebron
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/vandebron

11. Blink Charging

Blink Charging is an international company specialising in electric vehicle charging solutions. In the Netherlands, Blink operates a network of charging stations, including in partnership with businesses, shopping centres, car parks and hotels. The company offers several business models for the deployment of charging infrastructure, including full financing of the installation (Blink Owned) or cost-sharing (Hybrid Owned). Blink's network in the Netherlands is constantly expanding, focusing on fast charging and integrating charging in high-traffic locations. In addition to the technical equipment, Blink provides cloud-based software for station management, metering and usage monitoring.

Main features

• Active operator of charging stations in the Netherlands and other European countries
• Charging solutions for businesses, including hotels, offices and retail
• Flexible business models: from full lease to equity investment
• Proposals for public charging with the possibility of monetisation
• Integrating charging with energy management systems
• Continuous network expansion and support from local partners

Contacts

• Website: blinkcharging.com
• Address: Joop Geesinkweg 203 1114 AB Amsterdam Netherlands
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blinkcharging-nl
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/blinkchargingnl
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/blinkchargingnl

Conclusion.

The extensive network of charging stations in the Netherlands is the result of a systematic approach where municipalities, private operators, energy companies and technical developers cooperate. The country offers a wide range of solutions, from high-speed charging on motorways to accessible public points in residential areas and supermarkets. Market participants provide drivers with convenient access to charging through mobile apps, cards and flexible tariffs. This approach creates not just an infrastructure, but an ecosystem where electric mobility becomes part of everyday life. The Netherlands' experience demonstrates how a charging network can be not only efficient but also user-centric, and it is an example that other countries can follow.