Why The Netherlands Is Europe’s Hub For E-Vehicles
The Netherlands is among the countries with the highest electric vehicle market penetration in the world. As of August 2014, a total of 40,880 highway legal plug-in electric vehicles were registered in the Netherlands, comprising the second-largest fleet per capita in the world after Norway.
It’s no wonder, considering the country’s progressive policies, affinity for innovation, and forward-thinking, environmentally-conscious consumers. The Dutch government, too, is dedicated to a greener future for transportation: as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, the government initiated a plan to establish over 200 recharging stations for electric vehicles across the country. The initiative means that, by 2015, every Dutch citizen will live within 31 miles of an electric vehicle charging station.
This mix of passionate consumers and a conscious government are major factors in why big names in electric vehicles like Tesla and Zero have chosen the Netherlands as their launching pad for the European market.
credit Hannah Anthonysz