Requested free of charge, we take care of the rest

Public charging station

Is charging in your area inconvenient or unreliable? It can be easier. Apply for a public charging station and we will place a modern charging point in a logical spot around your corner. This way, without detours or searching, you arrange the security of a full battery for you and your neighbors. You’re welcome!

Carefree charging

We do the work behind the scenes, so you can charge whenever you want. Because we monitor the operation of our charging stations 24/7, breakdowns are fixed before you even notice them. So you get into your car every morning charged up.

No investment

Applying for a public charging station costs you nothing. There are no purchase costs or fixed monthly charges. You only pay for what you actually charge, just like at any other charging station.

Reliable partner

We operate in more than 35 municipalities throughout the Netherlands. With this, you choose the security of an experienced installation and maintenance partner who knows exactly what is needed for carefree charging.

Find out if we can get started

Something for you?

We believe that electric driving should be carefree and natural. And so we like to help EV drivers without their own charging station get started. You usually qualify for free placement if:

  • You don’t have your own driveway or private parking space
  • You drive electric or have ordered a car
  • You live or work in a municipality where we operate
  • There are few charging stations in your area or they are often occupied
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Loading at the door is really so arranged

Applying for a public charging station costs you nothing. No money, no time, and honestly: no effort. You don’t pay a cent for the installation, connection and management. We do all the work behind the scenes and take care of the entire investment. You reap the benefits and pay only for the power you actually use. This is how we make electric driving easier for everyone in your neighborhood.

The process

From application to placement

01

The best place

We look for a location close by that fits within your congregation’s policies.

02

Agreement municipality

We submit the site to the municipality for final approval.

03

Update

Once the location is approved you will be notified by us.

04

Traffic Order

The municipality publishes the decision. This usually takes three to eight weeks.

05

Mains connection

We register the site with the grid operator for the technical connection to the power grid.

06

Planning

Once everything is technically approved, our contractor puts the installation on the schedule.

07

Load up

The charging station is installed and activated. You can charge the same day!

Business charging station

Een bedrijfsterrein of pand wordt toekomstbestendiger met de juiste infrastructuur. We install charging solutions for business use that make employees and guests who drive electric feel more than welcome.

So, do you provide the service? Then we do the work: from full financing, to installation and management. Without investment, without worry.

Everything you need to know about your application

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast does my car charge?

Our poles usually charge at 11 kW. How quickly the battery is full depends on the car, but you can always count on a stable speed. Read more about load times in our blog.

What charging stations do you use?

We install smart AC charging stations of the highest quality, suitable for any electric car.

How long will it take to get the pole up?

Count on eight to sixteen weeks. This depends on the speed of the municipality and the grid operator.

What does a public charging station cost?

The application and installation are free. There are no fixed charges and you only pay for your own charging sessions.

In which municipalities does Opcharge install public charging stations?

Opcharge currently operates in more than 20 Dutch municipalities. We install and manage the entire charging infrastructure there, at no cost to the municipality or its residents. Are you curious to know whether we’re building a comprehensive charging network in your area too? View the current list of all municipalities here.

We know the way

Ready for worry-free progress?

Take the step to a permanent charging station in your neighborhood today. We’ll take the entire process off your hands and keep you informed step by step.