The knife cuts both ways
The number of electric cars in the Netherlands will only increase in the coming years, but without major investments from the cabinet, the full electrification of the Dutch car fleet will turn out to be a fiasco. Those are not our words, but those of Frits van Bruggen, chairman of the RAI association on behalf of the Mobility Alliance recently. Sector specialist Machiel van Bode of ING also says that it is essential that the Dutch government invests in electric driving and in particular in the charging infrastructure.
According to Van Bruggen, the cabinet must make at least €9 billion available for the electrification of the Dutch vehicle fleet. Otherwise, “driving in a plug car will be a failure for Jan Modaal”, says the chairman of the Rai association on behalf of the Mobility Alliance. become in electric mobility.
Bode says that electric cars are still relatively expensive for Jan Modaal who make a lot of kilometers. The situation has not improved in recent years, as EVs have not become cheaper and charging rates have increased. In addition, the introduction of MRB for electric cars does not make EVs financially more attractive for the average earner. In addition, Bode notes that the supply of used electric cars is insufficient.
Bode endorses the opinion of the RAI chairman that the government should invest in the charging infrastructure. Providing charging stations in more strategic locations ‘and at their doorsteps’ will “provide users with a reliable charging experience, reduce range-limiting fears and increase confidence in EV driving. This will increase demand for EVs and accelerate market growth.” Bode said. On the other hand, investing in the charging infrastructure creates jobs in the charging technology sector and promotes innovation, according to Bode. “There is a clear role for the government in both areas.”
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