Questions and answers about charging stations for electric cars in Zoetermeer
How many locations for electric charging stations are there in Zoetermeer?
Zoetermeer already has 395 public charging stations scattered throughout the city with a total of 779 public charging points.
Will more public charging stations be installed in Zoetermeer?
The municipality is now submitting a proposal for the installation of 195 charging stations in the city. The proposal consists of a map showing the possible locations of the charging stations in public spaces. The proposal provides for the most even distribution possible throughout the city. This allows these charging poles to be utilized optimally. The proposed locations are chosen so that they are situated in a strategic location. Users can then easily find the charging stations. In addition, the municipality has taken into account the location of power cables in the ground and trees as well as the parking pressure in the vicinity of the possible charging station location. We try to take into account the placement of a charging station in relation to residences.
Can I have a say in location choices?
Yes, via a map on doemee.zoetermeer.nl you can respond to the proposed locations from Wednesday, April 10 through Sunday, April 28, 2024. Your input will be taken into account by the municipality to determine the final locations. The final locations will be posted in the map of charging points.
What does a location for charging look like?
Each targeted location consists of 2 parking spaces (or a single time four) in the public space, where one charging station can be placed to power 2 cars. Upon placement of the charging station, these 2 parking spaces may now be used only to charge the electric car. The charging station will be placed only if there is an application.
What is taken into account when a public charging station is requested?
On the basis of testing (pole follows car), the use of charging poles in the immediate surrounding area is taken into account. Leading criterion here is that the municipality expects an annual consumption of 2,000 kWh (charge data) per charge point per year or more on the charge post for which placement is ordered.
Can I indicate my preference for a location to charge my car?
Once the final map of locations is determined, residents wishing to apply can see on this map where the nearest charging station will be placed.
How do I qualify for a public electric charging station?
You can apply for a charging station through laadpaalnodig.nl - apply directly online for a charging station in your municipality. At laadpaalnodig.nl, you must answer a number of questions (requirements and conditions) and provide your information. The application is then reviewed. After positive review, a traffic decision will be made for each charging station.
How long does the process take before an electric charging station is actually installed and in use?
The lead time for installing a new public charging station to which there has been no objection is a minimum of 6 months.
Is parking pressure taken into account when applying for a public charging station?
We are aware of the parking pressure that plays out in some areas of the city. Therefore, we always look at new charging station locations, which are somewhat on the edge of the parking area. If the charging station is used more, the effect of a charging station on parking pressure will decrease. The parking spaces near the charging station will then be used more efficiently. More charging stations does not directly mean an increase in parking pressure. This is because the number of reserved parking spaces is only expanded if a need for additional charging spaces is actually identified based on the charging data.
Do I have to co-pay or can I get a subsidy to install a public electric charging station?
The municipality pays the cost of installing a charging station. You do pay the cost of electricity for charging. From January 1, 2024, a rate of €0.58 per kWh (incl. VAT) will apply for charging electric cars at the public charging stations in the municipality of Zoetermeer.
How is electricity used by me at a public charging station placed by the municipality of Zoetermeer charged?
Settlement of electricity costs takes place with the energy supplier you have chosen yourself. The municipality of Zoetermeer is not further involved in this.
What is the payload with standard loading?
With standard charging, a charge point has a capacity of up to 22 kilowatts (kW). Charging to maximum battery capacity takes several hours.
May I purchase an electric charging station at my own expense and install it myself in the public space (e.g., parking lot) in front of my home?
No, if you have purchased an electric charging station at your own expense, you are NOT allowed to place it in public spaces. However, you can place this electric charging station on your own property and also charge on your own property. It is not allowed to charge with a cable over the public space.
From my home, by placing a cable across the sidewalk (public space), may I load my car parked in the parking lot?
In a number of cases, the municipality of Zoetermeer has issued a temporary permit for placing a cable in the public space. You must then meet a number of conditions:
- You have previously had a permit. In doing so, you applied for a permit before July 1, 2021
- and you can prove through an invoice and bank statement that you invested in charging facilities before July 1, 2021 that are solely attributable to the use of a charging facility from the home to your vehicle.
This means you won't get a permit if you invested in facilities to charge your vehicle with a cable after July 1, 2021.
At what locations have public electric charging stations been placed in the municipality of Zoetermeer?
The map of charging stations shows where electric charging stations are located in the municipality of Zoetermeer. It also shows whether the electric charge point is free or occupied. These are ALL the public charging points available in Zoetermeer.
Are parking lots where public electric charging stations are installed accessible only to the electric charging station applicant?
No, public parking lots where electric charging stations are installed are for general use. Anyone may charge his or her electric car there.
May vehicles other than electric also use the parking lot where there is a charging station?
The standard rule is, "Parking in parking lots is allowed unless prohibited or restricted. This prohibition or restriction must be indicated by a sign. The signs used to indicate that the parking lot may only be used to charge electric cars look like this: a rectangular blue sign with white P and possibly a car on it. The sign itself or an under sign indicates "electric charging station" or "electric cars. If there is no sign at a charging station, then parking is allowed for any vehicle.
Can my electric scooter also charge at an electric charging station?
No, you can charge the battery of electric scooters at bicycle charging stations. You can also find these spots at www.oplaadpalen.nl.