WattHub opens the Netherlands’ largest public heavy‑duty fast‑charging site - in collaboration with Virta and Kempower

The 5,000 m² hub on the Maasvlakte features, at the first phase, 30 × 400 kW Kempower DC charging points and AC Powerlock fast-charging points up to 250 kW. Operated 24/7 on Virta EV charging and energy platform, the site serves all electric trucks with a reservation‑based model and flexible tariffs—marking a major step toward reliable zero‑emission logistics and construction in and from the Port of Rotterdam.

Dutch company WattHub today announced the official opening of its new public high‑power charging hub for heavy‑duty vehicles on the Port of Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte, delivered in collaboration with technology partners Virta and Kempower. The first of its kind on the Maasvlakte, the site is the Netherlands’ largest public heavy‑duty fast‑charging location by number of 400 kW DC charging points, expanding reliable capacity where logistics demand is highest. The site offers 24/7 availability and drive‑through access.

“We see the Maasvlakte site as a major enabler for zero‑emission logistics and construction. It supports port drayage, urban logistics and nearby zero‑emission worksites, helping fleets comply with zero‑emission city‑logistics zones rolling out from 1 January 2025,” said Gerben van den Berg, CEO of WattHub

“In addition to market‑leading energy‑management capabilities and a focus on fleet charging requirements, Virta provides a best‑in‑class user experience, including access to local support and expertise,” Mr. Van den Berg added.

“This flagship project pairs Dutch vision for accelerating heavy‑duty electrification with trailblazing Finnish charging and energy‑management know‑how. We believe it will play an important role in helping heavy‑duty fleets operating in and out of the Port of Rotterdam take the step to electrify their trucks,” said Anne Bood, Sales Director, Virta Benelux and UK.

Media contacts

WattHub:

Gerben van den Berg, CEO
gerben.vandenberg@watthub.nl

Virta:

Esa‑Pekka Nykänen, Communications Director,
esa‑pekka.nykanen@virta.global
+358 40 595 3135

About WattHub:

www.watthub.nl/over-ons/

About Virta

www.virta.global

Helsinki-based Virta is a global technology company with a mission to drive the electric mobility transition by enabling profitable charging businesses and integrating electric vehicles (EVs) as part of carbon-free energy systems. The digital Virta EV Charging & Energy platform offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including Charging Network and Business Management, Transactions, Pricing, Payments and Invoicing, EV Driver and Fleet Services, Roaming, Energy Management, and Virtual Power Plant services.

The Virta EV Charging & Energy platform is hosting over 120 000 charging points in 36 countries across Europe and Southeast Asia by over 1,000 charging businesses, representing fleet operators and depots, utilities, petrol retailers, commercial real estate, and automotive sectors.

Virta holds 40 patent families focused on energy management capabilities, including Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, which are essential for the future ecosystem of connected energy and mobility.

Virta has been featured in the Financial Times FT1000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies list for six consecutive years and was ranked by TIME Magazine and Statista as one of the “World’s Top GreenTech Companies in 2025.