MID meter and charge point

A MID-certified meter is an electricity meter that complies with the European Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) and therefore measures demonstrably accurately and reliably. For ERE this meter must be built into the charge point itself, not a separate unit in the meter cupboard. Only then does it produce the verifiable kWh data a provider needs to register your charging sessions with the NEa.

The MID meter must be integrated into the charge point because the NEa only accepts measurement data that is directly and demonstrably linked to one charge point and charging session. A separate meter elsewhere in the installation cannot guarantee that the measured consumption actually comes from charging the car. Integration removes that doubt and makes the data verifiable per session.

You can recognise the MID marking by the CE mark combined with an “M” in a rectangle and the last two digits of the year of conformity assessment, usually on a sticker or plate near the meter inside the charge point. This marking is often found behind the door or on the type plate. If in doubt, check the manual or contact the manufacturer or installer.

You can usually find the MID certificate in the documentation supplied with the charge point, in the manufacturer’s customer portal, or on the supplier’s website under your model’s specifications. If it’s missing, request it from the installer or manufacturer, quoting the model and serial number. Some providers also accept a type plate showing the MID marking as proof.

Yes, your installer can usually confirm whether the installed charge point has an integrated MID-certified meter, based on the model and documentation. It’s best to keep this confirmation in writing or by email, so you can supply it to an ERE provider later. If the installer isn’t sure, the charge point manufacturer can usually clarify.

No, “smart” says nothing about the meter: a smart charge point does not automatically qualify for ERE. What matters is whether the built-in meter is MID-certified and whether the charge point can export verifiable data per charging session. Some smart charge points meet both requirements, others don’t; check this specifically for your model, for example with the charger check.

No, a separate kWh meter in the meter cupboard is not sufficient for ERE. The NEa requires the MID-certified meter to be integrated into the charge point itself, so the measured consumption is unambiguously linked to that one charging session. A separate meter elsewhere in the installation cannot prove the consumption genuinely comes from charging the car.

For an exclusive allocation point, where the connection is used solely for charging the car, measurement data from outside the charge point can, under conditions, also count, because there is no other consumption that could distort the reading. This exception doesn’t apply automatically and is assessed per situation by the provider. If in doubt, ask whether your connection qualifies.

From 1 January 2027, an external, non-integrated MID meter no longer counts for businesses that were already booking that way before 2026 either. For them 2026 is a transition year: the NEa does not enforce the rule yet, so they can install an integrated meter. For private individuals, and for businesses that only started booking in 2026, the MID meter has had to sit inside the charge point since January 2026, with no transition year. Business users with an external meter would do well to check in good time whether replacement is needed.

If your charge point doesn’t have an integrated MID-certified meter, you generally won’t qualify for ERE, and replacing it with a suitable model is usually the only solution. Some manufacturers offer an upgrade of the meter module without replacing the whole charge point; ask the manufacturer or installer about this. Weigh the cost of replacement against the expected ERE earnings before deciding.