In a step towards a sustainable future for the logistics sector, State Secretary Vivianne Heijnen announces the development of a new subsidy scheme for charging infrastructure for electric trucks. This measure is a direct consequence of, among other things, the increasing number of zero-emission zones. As a result, there is an increasing demand for electric trucks and associated charging points.

In order to offer a wide range of charging options, State Secretary Heijnen is currently working on two separate subsidy schemes: one for public and one for private charging points for freight traffic. Both schemes are expected to open in early 2024, giving transport companies and entrepreneurs the opportunity to optimize and expand their charging infrastructure. The necessary budget will be obtained from the Climate Fund, the exact size of which has not yet been determined.

The availability of network capacity in The Netherlands plays a crucial role in the roll-out of new charging infrastructure for freight transport. In many areas there is already a shortage of transport capacity and charging points with a large load capacity and heavy grid connections are needed. State Secretary Heijnen emphasizes that the expected electrification of mobility in 2035 will lead to an additional electricity demand of 20 TWh, of which 8.6 TWh is attributed to the charging of electric vans and trucks.