Electric driving has become increasingly accessible over the past few years. The price difference compared to cars with a combustion engine is steadily decreasing. For a mid-size car, the difference is on average recouped within three years through savings on fuel (source: NOW).
Whether electric driving is cheaper, and after how many years you come out ahead, depends on your personal situation. Choosing a more affordable used car, driving many kilometres, and being able to charge at home using self-generated electricity can make electric driving more cost-effective sooner.
"}},{"title":"Charging is possible everywhere","richBody":{"value":"Did you know that since 2025 there have already been more than one million public charging points across Europe? Electric driving is therefore no longer limited to people who have a charger at home or at work.
Fastned alone has nearly 200 fast-charging stations in the Netherlands, located on or along major roads. This means you never have to drive far to charge. You can recognise Fastned stations by their yellow canopies, which ensure you are never standing in the rain or blazing sun.
Street chargers and home chargers are ideal for topping up your car during the day or charging overnight. With a home charger, you can often charge at a lower cost—especially if you generate your own electricity, for example with solar panels.
"}},{"title":"Fast charging is faster than ever","richBody":{"value":"When time is important, fast charging offers a solution. Providers such as Fastned operate reliable fast chargers that can deliver more than 300 km of range in 10 minutes—and speeds continue to increase. This calculation is based on 5 km per kW and Fastned chargers with a capacity of 400 kW.
Electric cars charge fastest up to 80%. You therefore don’t need to wait until your car is fully charged before continuing your journey.
The effective charging speed depends on the car and the temperature of the battery. That’s why most electric cars offer the option to precondition the battery while driving (source: EV Database).
"}},{"title":"Electric driving is quieter and cleaner","richBody":{"value":"Because electric cars do not have a combustion engine, they are much quieter than cars that run on fuel. In addition, no greenhouse gases are emitted while driving. This results in cleaner air and less greenhouse-gas-related warming compared to driving a combustion-engine vehicle (source: T&E).
Electric driving is even less harmful to the environment when you charge with green electricity instead of grey electricity. This is possible in an increasing number of places in the Netherlands. At Fastned, you drive across Europe using certified 100% renewable energy, such as solar and wind power (source: Fastned).
"}},{"title":"Fast charging makes range less important","richBody":{"value":"Because fast charging makes it possible to add hundreds of kilometres of range during a coffee break, driving range is no longer a limiting factor. With an average range of over 400 km, the range of modern electric cars is more than sufficient for the distances people typically drive without stopping.
"}}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Is electric driving right for you?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"By answering six simple questions, we can help you determine whether electric driving suits you.
"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/particulier/keuzehulp-ev","text":"Discover whether electric driving is right for you"}]},{"componentType":"promotionalBanner","icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/14090052-7b83-4214-8c97-d8114de16c39/Circle-Present-11","type":"image","width":64,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/82c2d996a370bf1/original/Circle-Present-11.svg","extension":"svg"},"body":"A Personal Loan for a 100% electric or plug-in hybrid car comes with a lower interest rate than a standard car loan. In addition, you temporarily receive a three-month Gold Member subscription with Fastned. This gives you 30% discount on fast charging at more than 350 Fastned stations across Europe for three months (25% in France and Italy). The subscription ends automatically.","date":{},"textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/loans/your-goals/financing-an-electric-car","text":"Explore the options"}}]}}}