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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly gaining popularity because of their environmental friendliness and cost-effectiveness. However, a crucial consideration when owning an EV is the ability to charge it, especially if you don’t have a charging station nearby. As an individual or business owner, you may want to install your own

In an era when the urgency of climate change is clearer than ever before, companies are encouraged to take action and accelerate the transition to sustainable solutions. One company taking on this responsibility and actively contributing to sustainable mobility is Ecotap. As a leading manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) charging

In a world where climate change is becoming an increasingly urgent issue, the transition to more sustainable forms of mobility is of paramount importance. Electric vehicles (EVs) are an essential part of this transition to a cleaner and greener future. This blog focuses on the importance of raising awareness about

Urban mobility is undergoing a remarkable transformation in the modern world. With growing concerns about environmental pollution and the need for sustainable solutions, more and more cities are turning to electric vehicles (EVs) as the key to a greener future. In this evolution, Ecotap plays a crucial role by providing

Electric mobility has revolutionised the automotive world in recent years. Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly gaining ground because of their environmental friendliness, lower operating costs and innovative technology. But for electric mobility to succeed on a large scale, one essential ingredient is needed: public charging infrastructure. In this article, we

Welcome to our latest blog article, where we update you on exciting news that will change the landscape of electric driving in Europe. From 2025, electric driving will become a lot easier and stress-free for all electric vehicle owners in the European Union. Thanks to a landmark decision by the

With the rise of electric cars, we have seen a shift from internal combustion engines to electric motors. This new technology brings numerous advantages, such as instant acceleration, quiet operation and lower maintenance costs. In this blog article, we will dive deeper into the technology and performance of electric cars.

With the rise of electric cars, vehicle charging has become an essential part of EV owners’ daily lives. Unlike conventional cars that are refuelled, an electric car requires charging infrastructure and specific charging options. In this blog article, we discuss the various charging options, such as home charging, public charging

With the growing interest in electric vehicles, it is important to understand the differences between different electric drive systems. Two popular options are the plug-in hybrid and the fully electric car. In this article, we will discuss the price and tax aspects of both options so that you can make

With the growing popularity of electric cars, potential buyers are often faced first with the question: what is the range? Range indicates how far an electric vehicle can drive on a fully charged battery. In this article, we will discuss the factors that influence range and highlight how the growing

As a business owner, buying an electric car can be a smart investment. Not only are you contributing to a better environment, but you can also save costs on fuel. However, charging your electric car is not as easy as fuelling a petrol or diesel car. There are two types

With more and more people switching to electric cars, finding a public charging station has become essential for charging your car when you are away from home or the office. However, finding a public charging station can be tricky, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area. In this blog,

Electric cars have become increasingly popular in recent years and with the growing demand for these vehicles, it is important to know what to look out for when insuring an electric car. In this blog, we will discuss the key points you need to pay attention to when insuring an

Electric driving has gained considerable popularity in recent years. It is a more environmentally friendly and sustainable way of driving than traditional petrol and diesel cars. But electric driving also has performance advantages. For instance, electric cars are often faster and quieter than their fuel-fired counterparts.Still, charging an electric car

In recent years, more and more European cities have introduced environmental zones to improve air quality and reduce car traffic emissions. But what exactly are environmental zones and how do they work?An environmental zone is an area in a city where certain vehicles are not allowed to operate or only

Comparing providers in the electric charging market can seem overwhelming. With so many different providers, types of charging stations and prices, it can be difficult to know where to start. In this article, we will show you how to compare different providers to find the best option for you. By

Electric trucks are an important part of the future transport world. With the rapid development of battery technologies, electric trucks are able to cover long distances without recharging, while being clean, quiet and emitting no pollutants. Many large transport companies and governments are investing in electric trucks and supporting this

Electric commercial vehicles are on the rise and more and more companies are switching to electric transport. This is due to the increasing demand for sustainable transport and growing environmental awareness, but also due to the attractive tax benefits and subsidy schemes offered by the Netherlands. In this article we

We previously wrote about THE year 2035 when, in October last year, the European Union took a historic decision: From 2035, only hydrogen or electric cars may be sold (new). A serious step in reducing environmental pollution in which traffic obviously plays and should play a significant role.But everyone electric

If you live in the Netherlands and are considering switching to electric driving, you are probably interested in the subsidies available. Fortunately, there are a number of subsidies available that can help you make the switch to electric driving. Below is an overview of some of the subsidies currently available:

We have covered developments in electric driving in previous articles. Not only the cars themselves, but also the proportion of drivers in the Netherlands going electric is advancing. A good development, no doubt, but that comes with some challenges. More power consumption across the Netherlands and for each household individually.

Electric driving is popular and has continued to see significant developments in 2022 and innovation continues. As we approach the end of the year, we list the key trends and developments we have seen in electric driving. Electric versus traditional Although percentage-wise you know that traditional cars (petrol, diesel) drive

The literal translation of the word says a lot; Smart charging. And the smart part of it focuses mainly on optimizing the charging process of electric cars (or rather, vehicles). Think of automatic charging at times when this is the smartest (such as when your solar panels provide a lot

With 2023 quickly approaching, we are looking forward in business (also as a self-employed person) to what this new year will bring us. Driving a business car as a self-employed person is also on the radar. Therefore, in today’s blog a number of clear changes for the coming year. Addition

We are proud to announce that we have just been notified of the EcoVadis score, which officially certifies Ecotap’s sustainability rating EcoVadis sustainability score for Ecotap is positive and we have been recognized with the “Bronze Medal 2022 – EcoVadis Sustainability Rating”. This is a great achievement for the Company.

The developments in electric driving obviously do not stop at the passenger car. The need, the present and the desire to make electric driving accessible and possible for other modes of transport (such as company transport) are not new. Nevertheless, the market for electric driving in vans, for example, is

The autumn issue of Metaaljournaal contains an interview with Jamal (66), he is a tester and all-round employee at Ecotap. ‘I can retire next year, but I will continue to work. I see my work as a hobby and work keeps me healthy. And I have nice colleagues. It seems

That the self-driving car is possible has been proven and the concept has long since passed the stage of cinematic back-to-the-future scenarios. Elon Musk claimed last year that the self-driving car should have been there long ago, but scientists are a lot more skeptical. And that is mainly due to

When we talk about the switch to electric, we currently mainly think of 1. The lease driver and 2. The 40+ car driver who very consciously privately makes the switch to a new or used electric car.However, the news that car brands and leasing companies are rapidly switching to electric

A lot is happening in the field of sustainability. In all kinds of aspects, in all kinds of areas and in all aspects of our business and personal lives. And although electric driving fits in very well with that, there are more things that can and should make our mobility

One of the most frequently heard doubts, especially for people who do not yet drive electric, is the feasibility of an electric car holiday. Difficult, awkward, uncertainty… we know all the terms that come to people’s mind when the uncertainty of the unknown takes over.And then electric on a car

It has been clear for some time that the government’s greening plans have a strong focus on electric driving. The fact that petrol and diesel cars are quickly disappearing from the street scene for many is nothing new, but the measures that lead to this are becoming increasingly clear.For example,

The fast charger is growing rapidly in popularity. Logical, because time is money and patience is rare. Especially if you do not have the option or space to charge in your own driveway at the end of your (working) day, you are dependent on public charging points. And when you

We recently reached Step 3 on the Social Enterprise Performance Ladder (PSO) and we are proud of that! The PSO is the scientifically substantiated measuring instrument and quality mark of TNO that objectively measures and makes visible the degree of social entrepreneurship. The independent assessment by a certifying institution shows

Mobility issues have not become simpler in recent years. Combine crowded roads (infrastructure) with developing work structures (working from home, digitization of the workplace), sky-high fuel prices, a pressured market for new cars, charging station coverage and ambitious climate goals and you understand the puzzle.The call for accelerated development of

The hunt for economical used cars has really taken off in the past 2 years. And we notice that; the average used car became on average 10 percent more expensive in a year. The reasons for this are diverse, easily explained and have not yet disappeared. Supply and demand The

It is not the first time that we have written a blog that zooms in on the comparison between petrol and electric cars. But with today’s fuel prices skyrocketing, the cost picture in particular is becoming more relevant than ever. And how does the hybrid variant fit into that comparison

The popularity of electric cars has been booming for years, especially for business drivers. But now that fuel prices are going through the roof, more and more people are looking for an alternative, especially among private drivers. And with today’s fuel prices, the electric car is more obvious and attractive

This year, the installation of Ecotap fast chargers will start at Jumbo Supermarkets in the Netherlands and Belgium and at La Place Restaurants. Customers can combine a visit to a shop or restaurant with charging their electric car. About 150 DC180 (2x90kW) fast chargers will be installed this year in

With the growth of the market share of electric cars, the obvious and well-known consequence is that more charging points are needed and will be in the future. Where we in the Netherlands are one of the frontrunners in our coverage ratio (but we in the Netherlands are still growing

Earlier we wrote about the enormous decline in the market share of the diesel car, which has fallen into disgrace in recent years. And with the enormous growth in electric driving, almost all parties seem to agree that the share in electric cars will only increase further.Admittedly; There is, of

It’s not really a surprise; Last week, Bovag mentioned that it is expected that for the first time since 2003, fewer than 1 million diesel cars will be driving in the Netherlands next month. In 2021, approximately 100,000 diesels will disappear from the Dutch roads.And the reason? Are diesel cars

We have already highlighted the fact that we are making great strides in electric driving in the Netherlands AND the associated charging options. Especially for a relatively small country like the Netherlands, our network of charging stations is good and growing in terms of coverage and infrastructure, and the options

Visitors to the Koning Willem II stadium with an electric car can now use the nine brand new Ecotap charging stations that have recently been placed on the grounds in front of the stadium in collaboration with PowerGo. This project includes 1 DC180 fast charger (2 x 90 kW CCS)

We have written before about the trade-offs and differences, especially for your wallet, between traditional fuels and electric driving. Trends and developments are closely monitored and, as expected, electric driving is becoming increasingly attractive and feasible. The new info in a row in our blog today. Fuel vs Electricity Yes,

The share of electric cars in Dutch mobility is still growing and that is of course not going to stop. Naturally, research and surveys are regularly conducted into how the Dutch think about electric driving and how they see the future of mobility.For example, the ANWB recently examined in their

The access requirements for environmental zones have been tightened up for years. For the time being, the focus is mainly on the diesel driver (in all variants). This means that when you, as the driver of a (somewhat older) diesel passenger car, you also have to deal with environmental zones,

To say that we as human beings have had interesting times in the past 2 years is perhaps an understatement. Due to the Corona situation we are in, we see trends and developments passing quickly. Business, social, emotional, policy… a lot is happening. And while we, like probably most, are

In our previous blog we already wrote about the high prices in the used car market and what boost that means for people who are considering opting for electric driving. The benefits are growing every month as fuel prices are higher than ever and you get more in return for

High prices – it seems to be the theme of recent months. If you look at what used cars are currently worth compared to, say, just a year ago, those prices are a lot higher.The used car is expensive and as a selling car owner you can make a good

Ecotap is one of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the Netherlands.In Deloitte’s list, we are in 40th place with 293% growth. Deloitte has organized the Technology Fast 50 for the 22nd time. This annual ranking recognizes the fifty fastest growing technology companies in the Netherlands for their exceptional

Ecotap Holding B.V. is one of the 691 fastest growing companies in the Netherlands in the South region and the medium category. That makes us FD Gazelle! The FD Gazellen Awards will be awarded to Dutch companies for the eighteenth time this year. Criteria include revenue growth in the previous

It is of course not surprising that we mainly focus on electric driving in our blogs. Electric cars (and then of course especially the intelligent charging solutions that go with it) is our profession and, frankly, for most of our employees also quite a passion.But it is clear that the

In previous blogs it was mentioned that we are seeing strong growth in the market for electric used cars. The choice is wider and on top of that you were given the option from June 2020 to use a subsidy of 2000,= if you opted for second-hand electric. But what

We actively follow the developments within electric cars and electric driving, so you can read about it regularly in our blogs. And we have already explained that electric driving and the electric car are gaining ground. At the same time, we also pay attention to the challenges that the automotive

Where we had to conclude in our previous blog that going on holiday in European cities with your older car is not always easy, today we put Europe in a much nicer light! We have seen for years that the growth in the number of electric drivers is closely followed

We’re not telling you anything new when we say that the diesel car is rapidly falling out of favor. But especially now that we are going on holiday en masse by car due to the current situation with COVID, many individuals are facing considerable challenges. When you go out with

The rise It is no news that the advance of electric cars is unprecedented. According to the official figures of BOVAG and RAI, 20% of the cars sold were electric last year and that share is still growing. Where you first saw the pioneering brands (think .. Tesla) as the

BOXTEL (NL) / LIMOGES (FR) August 2nd, Ecotap, the leading Netherlands-based EV charging solution provider, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Legrand SA, therewith finding an optimal growth partner to further accelerate its international expansion. With more than 40K charge points installed in over

Perhaps when you read the title you think – wait a minute… I think there are still more ‘normal’ cars than electric variants on this planet. And that’s right. But where we wrote in our blog last month about a look into the future when it comes to electric driving,

It is not news that our means of transport are becoming more and more electric. A trend, by the way. But where we still primarily think about our cars and bicycles, there is more. The growing number of electric trucks and buses for city and regional transport, for example. The

Of course at Ecotap ‘electric’ is in our DNA and it is probably no surprise that we follow the trends and developments in the field of electric driving (and therefore charging!) like no other. It is probably no longer news that the number of electric cars in the world is

Reports have recently appeared in various media about fire hazards in parking garages in relation to electric cars and charging stations. The disaster is incalculable, especially in the event of fire in parking garages above which homes or shops are located.In this article we explain why Ecotap charging stations are

Last week, Ecotap received confirmation that it is now an ISO certified company.Both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (respectively quality and environment) were successfully audited. ISO 9001 ISO 9001 is an international quality standard. This standard contains requirements for standardizing quality management systems, making them measurable and verifiable. ISO 14001

We are proud to announce that Ecotap has placed itself in the Top 250 Growth Companies of 2021! About the Top 250 Growth CompaniesThe Top 250 Growth Companies is an annual report of the top fast-growing companies based in the Netherlands. The selection was made by Erasmus Center for Entrepreneurship

From 15 March you can buy or lease a fully electric delivery van with a subsidy of up to 5000 euros. 100% electric delivery van with subsidyThe government is making € 185 million available for the new subsidy scheme from 15 March to 2025. This subsidy is good for about

The joint Dutch Network Operators represented by Elaad have declared, by issuing the Elaad certificate “Connection Specifications 2.1”, that the Ecotap Charging Column Duo Wide has been approved for installation with an integrated network operator meter up to 80A. This means that this charger is approved for safe and reliable