Impact of electric driving on the power grid: Smart charging and grid stability
Welcome to our informal blog article, where we talk about the cool world of electric driving and how it is challenging our power grids. Electric driving is not only a trend, but also a much-needed step towards making our mobility greener and more sustainable. But as more and more people make the leap to electric […]
ALTERNATIVE FUELS INFRASTRUCTURE REGULATION (AFIR) AND ITS IMPACT ON THE E-MOBILITY SECTOR
It is almost here, the AFIR legislation is going to have a significant impact on your charging infrastructure in April. This will particularly affect payment options without a subscription (ad hoc payments). In this post, you can read how Ecotap supports its customers in solutions around this. Here are the key points from the AFIR […]
Discover the green future of mobility in Europe and your role in it
The future of mobility in Europe is brimming with green ambitions, with a focus on cleaner vehicles such as electric cars and hydrogen trucks. Recently, EU member states together with the European Parliament agreed on new rules to make this sustainable vision a reality. One notable measure coming out of this is the obligation to […]
The electric revolution: Latest developments and future prospects
Electric vehicles (EVs) have accelerated the automotive industry and promise to change the future of mobility. New breakthroughs are announced daily, highlighting the dynamism of this innovative sector. Let’s dive into some notable recent developments shaping the future of electric vehicles. Toyota’s vision for EVs: Akio Toyoda’s forecast One of the world’s most influential carmakers, […]
Tax changes electric driving 2024: An in-depth analysis
Electric driving is becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands. The government is encouraging this trend by offering various tax breaks. But what exactly will change in 2024? In this article, we dive deeper into the main tax changes for electric driving. Additional taxable benefit The additional tax is a tax you pay if you use […]
Electric driving and winter sports: Tips for a worry-free journey
We all know that the winter holidays are in full swing, and with that winter fun also comes the dreaded ‘charging station stress’. Especially if you plan to cruise around Europe in your electric car. Last year, we saw many people with plug-in cars who borrowed or hired a petrol car for the summer anyway, […]
Ecotap: Charging with positivity – The future of electric Charging at petrol stations
As a petrol station operator, you probably haven’t failed to notice how the number of electric drivers continues to grow steadily. With this growing demand for electric charging on the move, offering effective charging solutions is becoming increasingly important. Ecotap, with its smart fast chargers, opens the door for petrol station operators to the world […]
AC versus DC charging: what’s the difference and which option suits your electric car?
When it comes to charging an electric car (EV), it’s all about two types of electric current: AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current). Let’s dive into what exactly these currents are and how they affect EV charging.First of all, what are AC and DC anyway? Well, they are like yin and yang of electricity. […]
Smart Charging and more: The future of electric vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) have taken the automotive world by storm, but their impact goes beyond eco-friendly driving. The concept of “smart charging” (or V1G) is ubiquitous, with power flowing from the grid to the EV, but there are also exciting developments in two-way charging, such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), which are changing the […]
With Ecotap we give extra meaning to the word ‘power’
“Laadkracht (meaning load power) is a company that mainly focuses on installing and operating public charging stations. We mainly do this in the north of the Netherlands. We distinguish ourselves by installing and connecting the charging stations in one operation. We have been doing this for 2 years now: at the end of 2021 we […]