SchipholParking.infoEV charging at Schiphol parking: where to charge your electric car (2026)
Short version: if you drive an electric car, the two official car parks with published charge points are P1 Terminal Parking and P3 (Sheltered / Holiday Parking). Both are pay-per-kWh with a charging card, and neither lets you reserve a charge point in advance. Valet parking is the one option where charging can be arranged as part of your booking. For P6 Long Stay, Smart Parking and off-site or hotel parking we found no sourced EV charging, so ask the operator before you book.
Everything below comes from Schiphol's own published information. The airport lists charge-point locations on its EV charge points page, which is the source to check for the latest details. We don't sell parking or charging; this is an independent guide.
Where to charge, car park by car park
P1 Terminal Parking
P1 has self-service charge points on the second (roof) floor, in rows 206 and 207. You pay per kWh with a charging card, and there is no advance booking: you drive up and use a free point if there is one. P1 is the terminal car park, so it suits a short trip where you want to be a few minutes from Departures. For the full short-stay versus long-stay trade-off, see our long-stay vs short-stay guide.
P3 Sheltered / Holiday Parking
P3 is the long-stay car park with a free shuttle to the terminal. It has 12 EV charging stations in the covered garage, on the ground floor to the right of the entrance. Two things to know. First, the covered garage is for vehicles under 2 metres, so check your car (and any roof box) before you commit. Second, the charging spots cannot be booked in advance, and you pay per kWh with a charging card. Schiphol describes the car park on its P3 Sheltered page.
P6 Long Stay, Smart Parking and off-site parking
For P6 Long Stay (the self-park shuttle lot), Smart Parking and independent off-site or hotel operators, we have no sourced information on EV charging. That does not prove there is none, only that we can't confirm it. If charging matters, contact the operator directly and get the answer in writing before you pay.
Staff charge points are not for travellers
Schiphol also has charge points at P12, P30, P40, P57 and P1 WTC. These are staff charging points for employees only, not for travellers, so don't plan a trip around them.
Quick comparison
| Car park | EV charging | Can you reserve it? | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 Terminal Parking | Roof floor, rows 206 and 207; pay per kWh with a charging card | No | Short trips, minimal walking |
| P3 Sheltered / Holiday | 12 stations, covered ground floor right of the entrance; pay per kWh | No | Longer trips, cars under 2 m |
| Valet Parking (P6 Valet) | Added to your booking; staff charge the car | Yes, add it to the booking | Hands-off charging while you are away |
| P6 Long Stay, Smart Parking, off-site | No sourced EV charging | Ask the operator | Only if the operator confirms charging |
Valet charging
With Schiphol Valet Parking you can add EV charging to your booking. Staff charge the car to at least 80% while you are away. There is no extra service fee, and standard energy rates apply. Mention it when you hand over the keys so it is not missed. This is the only route where charging is arranged rather than left to chance, so it is worth a look if you are away for several days and want to come back to a charged car. Terms can change, so confirm them on Schiphol's page when you book.
What if no charge point is free?
Schiphol says it cannot guarantee that a charge point will be free when you arrive. Treat a free point as a bonus, not a plan. A sensible fallback:
- Arrive with enough charge to reach a public charger nearby if the car park's points are all taken.
- Find that fallback charger before you leave home, not while you are circling a garage.
- Remember that parking and charging are separate. Your space is still yours if you can't get a charge point.
Practical tips for EV drivers
- Carry a charging card or app that works on Dutch public chargers. The Schiphol points are pay-per-kWh with a charging card, so have it ready.
- You rarely need a full charge for a long stay. A car sitting idle for a week loses little charge, so arrive with a comfortable level rather than hunting for a point.
- Check your height. The P3 covered garage is for vehicles under 2 metres.
- Charge on your return instead. If a point is free when you come back, you can top up before the drive home.
- Note where you parked. Rows 206 and 207 on the P1 roof, or the right of the P3 entrance, are easy to forget after a trip.
Which option to pick by trip length
- A day or a weekend: P1 puts you closest to Departures and has charge points, but you cannot reserve one, so arrive with a fallback plan.
- A week or more: P3 is the long-stay car park with charging and a free shuttle, and your car does not need much charge to sit for a week.
- Any length, and you want it charged: ask about valet charging when you book.
- Lowest rate overall: compare P6, Smart Parking and off-site options, but confirm charging with the operator first. Our guide to booking cheap Schiphol parking explains how to keep the rate down.
Find EV-friendly parking in the estimator
Our cost estimator has a "Must have: EV charging" filter. Open the estimator with the EV filter already on, enter your dates, and compare indicative totals for your trip. If a term is unfamiliar, the Help centre explains P1 to P6 and how the indicative prices work.
Prices and charging details can change, so confirm the final details on the provider's page, and for official parking on schiphol.nl, before you book.
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