Dutch charge point operator Allego said on Tuesday it will install at least 160 electric vehicle charging points in partnership with German hardware store chain Hornbach, with the rollout to take place across Hornbach’s car parks in the Netherlands.
The chargers will have a capacity of up to 150kW, Allego said, though details on the exact mix of fast versus ultra-fast charging ports were not provided. The hubs will also include battery storage and intelligent load balancing to maximize charging speeds using existing grid connections.
“Thanks to Allego’s new fast-charging hubs in our parking lots, customers will soon be able to easily charge their electric cars or DIY vans. With their purchased materials and a full battery, they can then drive effortlessly to their projects and get back to work quickly,” said Stephen Smits, Financial Director of Hornbach Netherlands.
Allego’s chargers are generally accessible via contactless payment or through its Smoov app, suggesting public access will extend beyond Hornbach customers. “This partnership aligns perfectly with the charging behavior we’re seeing in the Netherlands,” said Emiel van Steenselen, Head of Business Development for Allego Netherlands. “Besides at home and at work, the need for quick interim charging at destinations people already plan to visit, such as the hardware store, is growing.”
The rollout is scheduled to begin in early 2026, with all locations set to be operational by the fourth quarter of that year. Allego said the expansion will bring its total network in the Netherlands to 80 fast-charging hubs.
