The number of new electric cars in the Netherlands rose sharply in 2020, partly due to a purchase subsidy. That is the conclusion of the ANWB.
The total number of electric cars on Dutch roads rose to almost 145,000, a doubling compared to 2019. This is shown by a study into electric driving that the ANWB already published three times before. There are several reasons why things are going so fast. The supply is increasingly in line with demand. The number of models in the price range up to € 50,000 rose from 22 to 31. The average range also increased sharply and the total cost of ownership is now comparable to that of an average petrol car. Furthermore, the fast charging infrastructure in the Netherlands has been expanded considerably in a short time.
The number of Dutch people considering purchasing an electric car within five years rose from 20 percent to 26 percent. Nevertheless, there appears to be an important stumbling block to be removed, because although there is a subsidy for the purchase of an electric car, it is not yet a viable option for everyone. The purchase price is still the biggest stumbling block.
The main reason for choosing an electric car is the environment (60 percent) followed by ‘never refuel’ (32 percent). An important part of the people are, as mentioned, still mainly deterred by the high purchase price (50 percent) and the low range (30 percent).