Overview
- Vattenfall has launched pilots in parts of Noord‑Brabant and Limburg that allow petrol and diesel cars to park at some public charging points without risking the normal fine.
- The company says the trial aims to avoid time‑consuming municipal traffic decisions that now delay the placement of new chargers and could speed up installation.
- Participating municipalities named in coverage include Baarle‑Nassau, Tilburg, Weert and Bergen op Zoom while a separate Oisterwijk trial plans six non‑reserved chargers from August 1, 2027.
- Vattenfall will measure driver behaviour to see whether shared spots remain available for cars that need to charge or simply become extra parking spaces.
- Company survey data cited in reporting shows 16% of petrol and diesel drivers think there are too many chargers while a majority of EV drivers report a shortage, and results could influence enforcement and municipal practice.