Municipality reserves 400+ spots for future electric vehicle charging points
To keep up with the rising number of electric cars, your municipality has earmarked over 400 locations for new charging points. This ensures you won’t be left searching for a spot as demand grows, helping to keep the air cleaner and streets quieter.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Total locations reserved | 468 |
| Parking spaces per spot | 2 (converted only when needed) |
| Expiry of reservation | 2030 (if not used by then) |
| Public feedback period | 2 October – 13 November 2025 |
| Locations removed | 8 (after resident feedback) |
| Final decision published | 24 March 2026 |
| Appeal deadline | 5 May 2026 |
| Projected EV cars by 2030 | ~2 million (Netherlands) |
The municipality is responsible for urban planning and infrastructure, including the rollout of charging points for electric vehicles. By designating these locations now, it ensures that residents and businesses can transition smoothly to cleaner transportation options.
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Over 400 locations designated for new charging points
There are increasingly more electric cars in our municipality. That is why the municipality has already designated over 400 locations where new charging points could be installed in the future.
In total, this involves 468 locations. At each location, two existing parking spaces are reserved for a potential charging point. These spaces will remain regular parking spots until additional charging points are actually needed. Only when the existing charging points become too busy will the reserved spaces be converted into charging spots. If this does not happen before 2030, the reservation will automatically expire.
Final decision
The plan with the proposed locations was available for public inspection from 2 October to 13 November 2025. Residents could submit their feedback during this period. Based on the responses, eight locations were removed. The final decision was published on 24 March 2026 in the digital Municipal Gazette www.officielebekendmakingen.nl. Those who previously submitted a response can still appeal to the court until 5 May 2026.
Electric driving is cleaner and quieter
Electric driving is cleaner and quieter and helps improve air quality. Since the Netherlands is expected to have around two million electric cars by 2030, it is important to plan ahead. With this decision, the municipality ensures that there will be enough charging spots available in time.