EVs & charging in Belgium and the Netherlands: What you need to know

Fleet electrification is moving fast across Belgium and the Netherlands. EV charging management has become a core part of every company's mobility strategy.

Belgium's 2026 tax reform is phasing out the incentive for companies using fossil-fuel-powered vehicles. Meanwhile, the Netherlands leads in infrastructure and policy with more than 145,000 public charging points.

But managing business EV charging across both countries is far from simple. Belgium had 57,000 public chargers in 2025, but EV infrastructure remains unevenly distributed by region. Home EV charging reimbursement is still complex. And in both markets, companies face rising pressure to streamline their infrastructure, consolidate charging data, and simplify policies.

In this article, we look at the current EV fleet charging landscape in Belgium and the Netherlands. This includes common challenges that companies face and what it takes to manage business EV charging more efficiently. We cover everything from infrastructure to data and reimbursement.

The EV charging landscape: similar goals, different realities #

Belgium and the Netherlands are both expanding their electric mobility initiatives. However, the path to a reliable EV charging infrastructure varies from country to country.

The Netherlands offers a well-established foundation for business EV charging. Most employees have easy access to public or home chargers. Furthermore, local policies and the broad acceptance of charging cards also support teams. However, even with mature infrastructure, companies still face bottlenecks related to fragmented providers, inconsistent pricing, and limited data integration.

Belgium is catching up but presents more regional differences. The country crossed 50,000 public chargers in 2025, with Flanders setting the pace to reach 100,000 chargers by 2030. In contrast, Wallonia and Brussels progress more slowly. Many Belgian companies still lack enough workplace charging capacity, and navigating home EV charging reimbursement remains a complex task.

For companies managing fleets across both countries, these differences create daily friction. Drivers encounter inconsistent access and payment processes. At the same time, the back-office teams juggle multiple tax regimes, reimbursement models, and CO2 tracking requirements.

The result is a fragmented system that slows down EV fleet charging adoption and adds hidden costs. The goal should be to actively work to standardise the approach to EV charging across regions.

Common company challenges #

Even as EV infrastructure in Belgium and the Netherlands grows, many companies struggle to manage business EV charging effectively. Often, the challenges are not technical, but somewhat operational. They start when you try to scale beyond a few electric company cars.

Inconsistent access and employee experience

Employees face different charging realities depending on where they live and work. Some regions have widespread public chargers. Other regions have limited access, especially in Wallonia or more remote areas in the Netherlands. Without a consistent EV reimbursement policy or clear access to workplace charging, adoption slows and satisfaction drops.

Fragmented charging tools and providers

Managing various charging card providers, apps, and taxes across countries creates admin overhead. It can also lead to billing confusion. Such a fragmented reality makes it difficult to track actual energy usage. Assigning costs to the correct departments or reimbursing employees fairly can become a struggle as well. This is especially the case when home EC charging comes into play.

Lack of centralised data and reporting

Many companies still rely on disconnected systems, or worse, spreadsheets, to manage EV fleet charging. With no centralised tools, it's almost impossible to get a real-time view of energy usage, charging costs, or CO2 emissions across the entire fleet. This creates blind spots that may compromise both compliance and strategy.

Unclear internal policies and ownership

Often, finance and fleet teams don't align on time because there's no clear ownership structure in place. The result is slow decision-making, unclear policies, or inconsistent or even delayed rollouts. Therefore, a cross-functional approach is necessary. Such an approach must define ownership for charging, reimbursement, and EV data management from day one.

The opportunity: smarter charging and data management #

While the EV charging challenges are real, they also present opportunities for better and more efficient solutions. Companies adopting a more structured approach to EV charging management hold a handful of opportunities. Some of them include reducing operational complexity, improving the employee experience, and future-proofing their fleet electrification strategy.

Centralise EV data across locations

One of the most significant opportunities lies in centralising data. This applies whether your employees charge at home, in public, or at the office.

A smart EV data platform allows you to track charging sessions, energy usage, reimbursement costs, and CO2 emissions. You'll be able to see the whole picture and avoid blind spots. This provides HR, fleet, and sustainability teams with shared and enhanced insights to inform decisions, enforce policy, and scale.

Automate reimbursement and cost control

Manually processing home or public EV charging reimbursements takes time and is prone to error. With employees living in different tax jurisdictions or using various charging providers, it becomes extra challenging.

Automating these reimbursements through a single system reduces the admin load and ensures employees receive fair and timely compensation. In addition, with a digital mobility platform, you can assign costs by department or region. This will enable finance teams to track spending more accurately and support more informed budgeting decisions.

Strengthen EV policy and compliance

Grow your EV in Belgium and the Netherlands policy based on real usage data and not assumptions. For instance, obtain better insights into energy consumption, fleet performance and user behaviour.

All in all, this means a more consistent rollout of electric company cars and better support for workplace charging. But it also means stronger alignment with fiscal and environmental regulations across Belgium and the Netherlands.

Finally, with real usage data at hand, you'll be better equipped for upcoming CO2 reporting for your fleet and other compliance demands.

Improve the employee experience

Ultimately, EV adoption is only effective if employees can charge their vehicles without any issues. With a simplified experience, you reduce friction and increase confidence. This potentially means one card or app, automatic reimbursement, and transparency on how the system works.

So, whether teams commute from Antwerp or Amsterdam, your company benefits by delivering a consistent and reliable EV charging experience.

Recap: what you need for better EV charging #

Before closing, we have compiled the key points you need to consider for growing your electric fleet in Belgium or the Netherlands.
Here is your checklist:

• Understand regional differences in EV infrastructure and policies
• Offer a consistent employee experience across regions
• Implement a smart EV data platform to centralise charging data, costs, and CO2 emissions
• Automate home and public charging reimbursements to reduce admin overhead
• Align teams with a clear EV policy, including reimbursement, eligibility, and infrastructure access
• Ensure compliance with local fiscal rules and prepare for CO2 reporting
• Improve adoption with simple tools, transparent processes, and one experience for all employees

As fleet electrification accelerates, the companies that succeed will be the ones with the most chargers. They'll be the ones with the most intelligent and unified systems. Managing EV charging across Belgium and the Netherlands requires more than infrastructure. It requires data, clarity, and collaboration across teams such as HR, finance, and fleet. By using a consistent method and the right tools, you can reduce costs. It will help improve adoption and ensure compliance as the EV landscape evolves.

The future of business mobility is electric. With a structured and employee-first approach, your company is well-positioned to lead. Let's go!