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Comparison

LaadCash vs GridCredits

Short answer

At 4,000 kWh per year, LaadCash is estimated to leave you with the most (€373 net, indicative). Note: LaadCash deducts extra costs that this estimate leaves out. The difference may be smaller or reversed. But there is more to it than the amount: also weigh payout cadence, contract and terms below.

We put LaadCash and GridCredits side by side on pricing model, estimated net earnings, payout and terms, independent and sourced.

Side by side

LaadCashGridCredits
Pricing model
9.5%
Extra costs at LaadCash, besides 9.5%: + costs

These costs are not in the headline rate.

  • Actual trading and transaction costs of the sale are deducted before the commission (art. 4a) source
  • The mandatory independent verifier's costs are deducted before the commission (art. 4b) source
See it in the trust breakdown
19%
Extra costs at GridCredits, besides 19%: + costs

These costs are not in the headline rate.

  • Possible CPO charges for data delivery ('rarely applicable') source
  • Work outside the standard scope requested by the NEa, agreed in advance source
See it in the trust breakdown
Net/year at 4,000 kWh€340 - €410€300 - €370
PayoutAnnual, after saleQuarterly
WhenOnly once LaadCash has its own NEa account, which requires 200 mandates. Then annually: booking after year-end (until end of February), sale, and payout once proceeds are received.Quarterly via Joulo, within 30 days after the quarter. For the first payment GridCredits deliberately gives no fixed term: it depends on the NEa and the sale.
Contract12 months12 months
AudiencePrivate, BusinessPrivate, Business
ConditionSign-up is open. Per LaadCash it only registers with the NEa once it represents 200 participants and its own REV account is open (the rules require 200 mandates or 2 million kWh a year); then retroactively from 1 January.No extra condition
Trust score7.5/10 · Good7.4/10 · Good
Hidden feesNoExtra costs, but shown next to the priceNoExtra costs, but shown next to the price
NEa listNoNo

Net amounts are indicative, based on 4,000 kWh per year and the current ERE market price. An NEa listing is not an approval. Always check the current terms with the provider.

LaadCash strengths

  • Fixed 9.5% for the first 200 participants
  • No tacit renewal

Watch-outs

  • Costs are deducted from proceeds before commission
  • No NEa account yet: registration only at 200 participants
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GridCredits strengths

  • Quarterly payout
  • Lower commission with referrals (down to 15%)

Watch-outs

  • Possible data costs from your CPO or manufacturer
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