Rabo Transitiefonds Accelerates EV Charging in Dutch Parking Facilities
Netherlands, Wednesday, 16 April 2025.
Collectric secures funding from Rabo Transitiefonds to expand electric vehicle charging solutions amid rising demand, enhancing infrastructure and supporting sustainable transitions across the Netherlands.
Strategic Investment in Sustainable Infrastructure
Collectric, a Dutch company specializing in parking facility electrification since 2017, has secured significant growth financing from the Rabo Transitiefonds, a subsidiary of the National Green Fund [1][2]. This strategic investment comes at a crucial time when property owners and parking operators face mounting challenges in meeting the increasing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across residential and commercial locations in the Netherlands [1].
Addressing Complex Infrastructure Challenges
The funding will enable Collectric to tackle several critical challenges facing the real estate sector. These include grid congestion issues, power transport capacity limitations, and evolving regulatory requirements for charging infrastructure [1]. According to Christiaan Storm de Grave, co-founder of Collectric, ‘Quality EV charging facilities directly reflect on property value, with sustainable charging solutions positively impacting tenants’ CO2 emissions’ [2].
Impact on Sustainable Transportation
Ferry Pankras, investment manager at Rabo Transitiefonds, emphasizes the broader environmental impact of this initiative. The investment aims to reduce nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and CO2 emissions through scalable and future-proof charging solutions [1]. This development aligns with broader European trends in transitioning from traditional fuel stations to electric charging infrastructure [3].
Future Growth and Market Position
Since its establishment in 2017, Collectric has built an impressive portfolio of prominent real estate owners and parking operators [1]. The new financing is expected to accelerate the company’s growth trajectory and strengthen its position in facilitating the transition to electric mobility [2]. This expansion comes at a time when the EV charging sector is seeing rapid technological advancement, with innovations such as automated charging systems becoming increasingly prevalent in the market [3].