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PowerD vs Vattenfall

Short answer

At 4,000 kWh per year, PowerD and Vattenfall are estimated to leave you with the same amount (€309 net, indicative). Note: PowerD and Vattenfall deduct extra costs that this estimate leaves out. The difference is in payout cadence, contract and terms below.

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

Side by side

PowerDVattenfall
Pricing model
25%
Extra costs at PowerD, besides 25%: + costs

These costs are not in the headline rate.

  • Possible extra charges if verification or NEa costs rise substantially, extra admin after changes, or new legal duties (art. 14.4) source
  • Costs of a verification rejected because rules changed are borne by the customer (art. 9.6) source
See it in the trust breakdown
25%
Extra costs at Vattenfall, besides 25%: + costs

These costs are not in the headline rate.

  • Mandatory Vattenfall charging subscription of €6.95 a month (incl. VAT) to receive the cashback (art. 5f) source
  • Cancelling or moving house mid-year forfeits the cashback built up that year (art. 8c and 8f) source
See it in the trust breakdown
Net/year at 4,000 kWh€280 - €340€280 - €340
PayoutAfter saleAnnual
WhenNo fixed timeframe: PowerD aims to sell several times a year and pays out once proceeds are received.Annually, in Q2 of the following year and by 30 June at the latest; first offset against open Vattenfall invoices.
Contract12 months12 months
AudiencePrivatePrivate, Business
ConditionNo extra conditionRequires an Autel MaxiCharger (MID), a Vattenfall charging subscription, a Vattenfall electricity contract and sign-up in the Vattenfall Energie app.
Trust score6.1/10 · Fair7.0/10 · Good
Hidden feesYesExtra costs found only in the termsYesExtra costs found only in the terms
NEa listYesNo

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.

PowerD strengths

  • No tacit renewal

Watch-outs

  • Terms allow extra charges and yearly rate changes
  • No fixed payout timeframe
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Vattenfall strengths

  • Guaranteed minimum €0.05/kWh for 2026
  • Part of energy company Vattenfall

Watch-outs

  • Required charging subscription (€6.95/month) and power contract
  • Cancel or move mid-year: that year’s cashback lapses
  • Only with an Autel MaxiCharger
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