Frequently asked questions
Household situations
Lease car, rented home, several cars or moving house: how ERE works in your situation.
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Can I receive ERE for a lease car that I charge at home?
Yes, that’s possible: the ERE payment depends on the charge point and the connection you charge on, not on who owns or leases the car. You do need to be the owner or authorised user of the connection and have a suitable meter with verifiable charging data. With a lease car it’s wise to arrange this in advance with your leasing company and ERE provider.
Who receives ERE if the car and the grid connection are in different names?
The ERE payment is linked to the grid connection, not to the licence plate. Whoever owns or is the authorised user of the connection registers with the provider and receives the payment, even if the car is registered in someone else’s name. If the connection and the car’s user are different people, agree between yourselves who registers.
Can two electric cars be registered through one charge point?
In practice ERE registration counts the total accepted charging volume measured through that one charge point’s integrated MID meter, not per car separately. If two electric cars charge on the same charge point, both are included in that volume. Ask your provider to confirm that their system registers it this way.
Can I register multiple charge points at the same address?
That’s possible, provided each charge point individually meets the requirements: an integrated MID meter, verifiable charging data, and ownership or authorisation of the connection it belongs to. Providers that serve business customers and multiple charge points generally support this best. Check with your provider exactly how registering several charge points at one address works.
What happens to ERE if I move house?
For charging data you registered at your old connection before the move, the agreed payout still applies as normal. For your new home you need to register the charge point and connection again, because the payment is tied to that specific connection and meter. Redo the charger check for the new address and contact your provider.
Can I receive ERE for a charge point at my second home?
In principle yes: the requirements apply per charge point and connection, not per home. A charge point at your second home also needs an integrated MID meter, verifiable charging data, and ownership or authorisation of that connection. Not every provider automatically supports a second address, so check this in advance with the provider of your choice.
Does a dynamic energy contract affect my ERE payment?
No, not directly. A dynamic energy contract determines what you pay for the electricity you use; the ERE payment is calculated separately, over the accepted kWh measured by your meter, regardless of the tariff you paid. As long as your charge point keeps delivering verifiable data, a dynamic contract changes nothing about your ERE eligibility.
Can I use smart charging and receive ERE at the same time?
Yes, the two combine perfectly well. Smart charging mainly controls when you draw power, for example at cheaper moments, while the ERE payment is based on the accepted, verifiable kWh your meter registers, regardless of timing. Some providers, such as Stekker, also offer smart charging combined with the ERE service; check the commission, though, as at Stekker it is 25% in that combination instead of 15%.
Does a home battery affect my ERE eligibility?
It can, depending on how your charge point and home battery are connected. ERE requires charging data that can be demonstrably and verifiably attributed to charging your car; if a battery is metered together with it, that can complicate registration. Discuss your specific setup with your provider to be sure about eligibility.
Does bidirectional charging affect ERE registration?
Possibly. With bidirectional charging energy flows both ways, while only the actually charged, verifiable kWh counts toward the ERE payment, not electricity fed back. This requires a meter that correctly distinguishes charging from feeding back. Ask your provider and charge point supplier whether your setup is suitable for ERE registration.
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