The charging points will be administered by Dutch EV charging operator, New Motion. The company is currently coordinating a project to create a network of 80 quick chargers throughout the Netherlands. Keen to bring in strong partners, New Motion is now working with BP, Liander, Nissan Europe and Markeur Holdings.
ABB has provided BP with the hardware and New Motion will, having integrated the chargers into their wider network, manage the systems on a day-to-day basis. This includes providing clearing, billing, charge passes, back office integration and a 24 hour helpline for all customers.
ABB are installing two types of Terra chargers, designed to meet the anticipated needs of customers at the various BP stations. The Terra 51, is a single-port charger and is designed for locations with regular traffic. The second type, the Terra Base Station 100.2, can charge up to two cars at the same time and is better suited to locations that are expected to see an increase in electric-vehicle traffic over the next few years.
With 10,000 smart (slow) chargers and 80 quick chargers, the relatively small and flat Netherlands will it is claimed be ready for the large scale introduction of EVs.
