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Are you a property owner, developer, or facility manager in the Netherlands considering installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers on your premises? You’re not alone—and you’re on the right track. Charging stations are no longer a luxury; they’re becoming an essential feature of future-proof real estate. Smart EV charging supports sustainability goals, increases tenant satisfaction, and boosts property value. Here are five key insights to help Dutch property professionals integrate EV charging successfully.
1. Choose prime locations for maximum usage
Location is everything. For EV chargers to be used effectively, they must be placed in high-visibility, easily accessible spots, such as near building entrances or main walkways. Strategic placement improves the user experience and increases revenue potential.
Partnering with a certified installer ensures that your building’s infrastructure is assessed and ready, helping you maximize the benefits of your investment in high-quality EV chargers.
2. Provide adequate charging capacity
Nothing frustrates EV drivers more than a charger that’s always in use. To ensure a seamless experience for tenants and visitors, aim to install chargers on at least 10% of your parking spaces, and plan for future growth. At Pluq, we recommend future-proofing with 25% coverage to meet rising demand.
Start by assessing your building’s contracted grid capacity, which is often lower than the physical capacity. With grid congestion becoming a growing issue in Europe, effective planning is crucial to avoid delays or denials during expansion.
3. Opt for a scalable, future-proof charging infrastructure
Electric mobility is growing fast. Choose modular and scalable systems that allow you to add chargers later without tearing up your entire parking lot. Laying extra conduit now saves thousands in retrofit costs later. At Pluq, we always install with future expansion in mind—your infrastructure scales with demand, without disruption.
4. Use innovative technology for load management
Smart EV chargers with dynamic load balancing are game changers. They automatically manage charging speeds to avoid peak loads, reduce energy bills, and protect your site’s grid connection. This feature is a must-have for properties with limited grid capacity.
These chargers also offer real-time insights into energy usage and charging behavior, crucial data that can help optimize operations and justify investment.
5. Communicate clearly with tenants and visitors
Make sure everyone is aware of your EV facilities. Utilize signage, newsletters, and digital channels to promote charger availability and clearly explain how they function. Good communication increases usage rates and positions your property as sustainable and forward-thinking.
Why EV charging is a bright move for property owners
Boost tenant appeal and occupancy rates
EV charging attracts high-value tenants and adds value to commercial and mixed-use properties. It’s a key differentiator in a competitive market.
Support sustainability goals
Charging stations contribute to lower CO2 emissions and help future-proof your portfolio in line with Dutch and EU environmental regulations.
Unlock new revenue streams
With solutions like Pluq’s Charging as a Service, you earn income per kilowatt-hour while we handle installation, maintenance, and management at zero upfront cost.
The growing demand for EV infrastructure
EV adoption is booming across Europe, and the Netherlands is leading the charge. Today, 15.7% of new cars sold are electric. By 2030, all new vehicles must be zero-emission. BloombergNEF projects a rise from 1.3 million global chargers in 2020 to over 12 million by 2025.
Pluq aims to deploy over 30,000 chargers across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany by 2030, with many of these located on commercial real estate sites. Now is the time for property owners to invest.
Regulations are coming
Dutch and EU laws are tightening. In the coming years, EV-ready infrastructure will no longer be optional for commercial properties. Proactive planning helps you stay compliant and ahead.
Pluq offers fully managed, future-ready electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for property owners. With our Charging as a Service (CaaS) model, you receive premium infrastructure and expert support, all without incurring capital expenditure.
We install, manage, and maintain your EV infrastructure, while you enjoy the benefits: increased property value, higher tenant satisfaction, and a new income stream from every charge.
Future-ready parking starts here.
EV charging is transforming parking into an energy asset. Your property can lead in sustainable mobility with the right strategy and technology.
Talk to Pluq today and learn how we help Dutch property owners turn their parking lots into the energy hubs of tomorrow, at no cost to you.
