nuOct 8, 2026, 07:38

Essent expands services with fast charging for electric cars

Essent is becoming a major provider of public fast-charging for electric vehicles in the Netherlands by rebranding 79 locations and 370 charging points. The expansion, achieved through a collaboration with E.ON Drive Infrastructure, allows the company to provide charging services to motorists both at home and on the road.

Energy company Essent has announced a major expansion of its services into the public fast-charging market for electric vehicles in the Netherlands. By rebranding 79 existing fast-charging locations featuring 370 charging points, the firm aims to support drivers beyond their home charging setups. The initiative includes the integration of 46 current E.ON fast-charging stations, which will also adopt the Essent branding to create a comprehensive network for commuters and travelers.

This strategic move is the result of a collaboration between Essent and E.ON Drive Infrastructure, both of which operate as subsidiaries of the E.ON group. While the chargers will carry the signature pink Essent branding, each unit will be clearly marked as being operated by E.ON Drive. This development builds upon the company's existing portfolio, which already includes solar panels, residential battery systems, and energy advisory services, as the organization continues to grow its sustainable energy footprint across the country.

Economy Business Technology Netherlands

Read original ↗

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Using electricity at night can save money: ACM wants power rates to depend on the time of day

The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is proposing time-based electricity transport tariffs to reduce peak grid pressure. By encouraging consumers to use electricity during off-peak hours, the plan aims to create capacity for 700,000 extra homes while lowering energy costs for many households.

Dutch online stores take on scammers and fake webshops

The number of victims of fake webshops in the Netherlands has risen to 1.2 million, prompting industry group Thuiswinkel.org to launch a new monitoring system to detect and block fraudulent sites. While official reports show over 20,000 cases of webshop fraud in 2024, authorities believe the actual number of victims is much higher due to widespread underreporting.

Electric cars are driving further into Europe, but watch out for hidden costs in France

Dutch electric vehicle drivers are increasingly traveling further across Europe, but the ANWB warns that hidden costs like blocking fees remain a problem in countries such as France. Drivers are advised to check tariff details in charging apps to avoid significant unexpected charges for staying connected to a station after a battery is full.

Vinted packages arrive late or at different locations when delivery system is full

Vinted is experiencing capacity issues within its VintedGo locker network, leading to shipment delays and the rerouting of packages to alternative pickup locations. To address the problem, the company is seeking to expand its infrastructure while urging customers to collect their items quickly to keep the lockers available.

VNO-NCW chief warns unions and cabinet: 'We are heading down the Belgian path this way'

VNO-NCW chairman Coen van Oostrom has warned the Dutch government and labor unions that the current economic model is unsustainable and risks leading the country toward a decline similar to Belgium. He calls for urgent structural reforms, including a more efficient social security system and proactive measures to retrain workers for the future of artificial intelligence.