Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating fast. In Belgium, EVs already represent 28.5% of new car sales in 2024, and in the Netherlands, that number has climbed to 35% in Q1 2025.
While adoption is booming, building a scalable EV charging strategy is not straightforward. Companies face choices about charging set-ups, reimbursement models, data centralisation, and how to future-proof against shifting regulations and grid capacity limits. This article breaks it all down step by step.
Home charging
✅ Pros: Convenience, predictable charging patterns, higher driver satisfaction
❌ Cons: Installation costs, technical feasibility at each driver’s home, reimbursement complexity
Public charging
✅ Pros: Supports drivers without home/work chargers, flexible for long trips
❌ Cons: Higher kWh prices, variable availability, third-party billing complexity
Workplace charging
✅ Pros: Controlled environment, better cost tracking, centralised management
❌ Cons: Requires capacity planning, parking allocation, and sometimes grid upgrades
Each option comes with trade-offs. In practice, most companies use a hybrid approach to balance flexibility, cost, and employee satisfaction.
Reimbursement depends on the charging set-up:
But keep in mind that cross-border differences matter too:
The biggest challenge companies face is fragmented charging data. Without centralisation, hidden costs pile up: double billing, missing data, and inaccurate TCO calculations. You can centralise your costs and data by:
Rules and grid conditions are changing rapidly. Companies that “wait and see” risk higher costs and compliance issues. It's key to stay on top of regulations and address grid challenges.
By 2030, EVs could add 25% more demand on local grids. Companies must prepare for:
Smart charging is the solution:
In short, smarter charging today mean savings tomorrow.
To succeed, companies should focus on three essentials:
A structured approach ensures you’re not just meeting today’s needs but building a future-ready charging strategy.
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In this article, we look at the current EV fleet charging landscape in Belgium and the Netherlands – we cover everything from infrastructure to data and reimbursement.
In this article, we will take you through a hands-on, six-step EV transition roadmap. Are you starting from scratch or looking to scale up an existing electric fleet? These steps will help you take control of the process. You’ll have less risk, better cost management and full visibility all the way.
