Oldenzaal tests innovative cable ducts to simplify electric car charging
Starting April 2026, Oldenzaal residents can trial cable ducts for safer and easier electric vehicle charging at home. The year-long pilot aims to improve public space safety while gathering user feedback before potential permanent adoption.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Trial Start Date | 1 April 2026 |
| Location | Oldenzaal, Overijssel |
| Purpose | Safer and easier EV charging via designated cable ducts |
| Costs | Borne by applicants (purchase and installation) |
| Trial Duration | 1 year |
| Evaluation Focus | User experience, financial impact, complaints |
| Request Portal | Oldenzaal Municipality Website |
The municipality of Oldenzaal is responsible for local infrastructure and public space management, including initiatives to promote sustainable mobility. This trial reflects its role in testing innovative solutions to support the transition to electric vehicles while ensuring safety and accessibility for residents.
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Municipality of Oldenzaal launches trial with cable ducts for electric cars
The municipality of Oldenzaal will launch a trial on 1 April 2026 using cable ducts to make charging electric vehicles easier and safer. These cable ducts allow charging cables from a home or business to be safely routed across the pavement, enabling parked vehicles in the public space to be charged.
To ensure safety in public spaces, the municipality will only permit the use of a charging cable if it is placed in a designated cable duct installed by the municipality.
Residents who wish to request a cable duct can do so via the municipality of Oldenzaal’s website. The total costs for purchasing and installing the cable duct tiles will be borne by the applicant.
The trial will last one year. After its completion, an evaluation will be conducted on how the cable ducts function in practice, including user experiences, financial implications, and any complaints. Based on the results, the municipality will decide whether to structurally include the provision of cable ducts in its policy.
For more information and to submit a request: www.oldenzaal.nl/kabelgoten-voor-elektrisch-rijden.