More and more electric cars on Dutch roads
Recent figures from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) show that the number of electric vehicles in the Dutch vehicle fleet continues to rise. Focusing on the passenger cars in the Dutch fleet, it turns out that 6.5% of cars are now electric. This percentage is highly likely to increase further in the coming years, as already 36% of all new cars sold are electric.
Looking at the light commercial vehicles in the fleet, as many as 91% of all new sales are electric. For entrepreneurs, it is interesting when purchasing a new car to look at a company like Financial Lease for You. This organisation makes it possible to buy electric cars, as well as other models, on finance. This means there is no need to tap into the company’s own funds, yet electrification remains possible. Of all light commercial vehicles, 4.0% are now electric.
Percentage of heavy commercial vehicles lags behind according to RVO
When looking at the percentages for heavy commercial vehicles in the RVO data, this category is still lagging behind. Of the new heavy commercial vehicles sold, only 9% are electric; a considerably lower percentage than in the other two categories. The same applies to the total stock of heavy commercial vehicles, of which not even one percent (0.9%) are currently electric. In terms of numbers, this amounts to 1,494 electric vehicles in the heavy category.
Focus on charging infrastructure in the Netherlands
One of the issues that is often a concern, especially for those driving long distances, is the need to charge electric vehicles en route. This is becoming increasingly straightforward, thanks to investment in the central charging infrastructure in the Netherlands. The number of charging points is increasing not only along main roads, but also in residential areas. For company car drivers with an electric vehicle, it is getting easier to charge nearby.
The National Charging Infrastructure Agenda (NAL) oversees good collaboration between the market, the government and network operators. Together they must ensure the charging network and energy system are future-proof. This is not just about installing the infrastructure, but also about sharing knowledge to achieve further improvements in the coming years.
The phasing out of the net metering scheme also makes it attractive to invest in a home charging station. This gives you the opportunity to store any surplus solar power generated; a way to drive partially for free.
