The Dutch Blueprint: Infrastructure Supercharges EV Adoption - CleanTechnica

The Netherlands has emerged as a leader in electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Europe by prioritizing the development of a comprehensive and dense charging infrastructure. While Norway leads in EV market share at 89%, the Dutch focus on infrastructure has resulted in the highest ratio of charge points per capita in Europe, with 10.04 chargers per 1,000 inhabitants. This infrastructure-first approach has helped overcome range anxiety, a key barrier to EV adoption, and contributed to steady growth in EV sales, with one-third of new cars sold now electric. The country operates over 157,000 charging points, exceeding current demand but strategically preparing for a future where EV use is widespread, with government forecasts calling for a tripling of chargers by 2025 and an eight-fold increase by 2030. Dutch policies complement this infrastructure push by setting ambitious regulatory targets that outpace EU mandates. The Netherlands plans to ban new fossil fuel vehicle sales by 2030, five years ahead of the EU, and requires all