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Practical explanations of ERE, MID meters, charging data and comparing providers.
1 January 2027
What changes for EV drivers
Dated checklist with the source and the date checked: switching, the MID meter, net metering, tax and the energy contract.
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Energy bill
Energy contracts in the Netherlands, explained (2027)
A Dutch energy bill is a supply price per kWh and m³, a fixed supplier fee, regional grid costs, and energy tax minus a yearly credit, plus 21% VAT in 2026.
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Eligibility
Why you need your EAN code for ERE
The NEa ties an ERE mandate to the EAN code of the main connection. Whose name must be on it, and why a second connection is not enough.
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Business
Who holds the ERE when an operator runs your charger
A charge point operator cannot book electricity from a home connection on a company account. The account is opened in the name of the customer on the main connection.
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Which energy contract do you choose for 2027?
Net metering ends on 1 January 2027. What fixed, variable and dynamic contracts then do for a household with an EV, solar panels or a home battery, and when leaving early costs money.
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Electric car
What does a kilometre cost: electric or petrol?
Cost per kilometre for home charging, public charging and petrol, using EEA WLTP consumption, the CBS pump price and the ERE income per kilometre.
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Solar panels
Renting solar panels after 2027: what changes?
The end of net metering for people who rent or lease solar panels: who receives the feed-in payment, what the published rental terms say about 2027, and what a buy-out does and does not change.
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Electric car
Road tax, BPM and company-car tax for an electric car in 2027: what changes?
BPM €687, road tax at 70% of the petrol rate, company-car addition 20% up to €30,000: what an electric car pays in Dutch tax in 2027, with the law per amount.
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Home battery
Plug-in home battery: is it safe, and does it pay off after 2027?
A plug-in battery goes into a wall socket. Is it safe according to Milieu Centraal and the fire service, what does it cost, and does it pay off after 2027?
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Solar panels
Feed-in costs and feed-in compensation in 2027 by supplier
What will an exported kWh of solar power still earn from 2027? Feed-in compensation and feed-in costs at 13 Dutch suppliers side by side, net per kWh.
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Solar panels
Home battery or smart-charging your electric car on solar power: which pays off more after 2027?
From 2027, solar power you use yourself is worth far more. What pays off more: a home battery or smart-charging your EV? Costs, a worked example and ERE.
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Electric car
Buying a used electric car: how to check the battery
How healthy is the battery of a used electric car? Which battery test is reliable, what the warranty covers, which RDW checks to run, plus a checklist.
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Earnings
End of net metering in 2027: why charging on your own solar power pays off more
Net metering (salderen) ends on 1 January 2027. Solar power you feed back then earns far less, so charging your car while the sun shines becomes more valuable. What changes, and where does your ERE payment fit in?
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Eligibility
Renting or leasing solar panels: what does it mean for your ERE payment?
Rented or leased solar panels, including panels from your housing corporation, don’t change whether or how much ERE you get for home charging. What does count, who owns what, and what to check in your contract.
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Public charging
Charging without a charging card: your rights under AFIR
Since 13 April 2024 you must be able to charge without a charging card at every publicly accessible charge point. What the EU AFIR rules say about paying, prices before you charge, charging cards and open data, and what you can do in the Netherlands when something goes wrong.
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What does public charging cost in 2026? Prices per network and per city
There is no national charging price. What you pay depends on AC or fast charging, the network, your municipality’s concession, how you pay and the date. An explanation with dated examples from the four largest cities and the regions.
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What does a charging card really cost? Subscription, start fee and surcharge explained
With a charging card you do not simply pay the charge point’s price. Subscription, start fee, surcharge, roaming and occupancy fees decide what a charging session costs. The building blocks explained, with an illustrative worked example.
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Providers
Is your ERE provider trustworthy? How to check fees, terms and payouts
Check an ERE provider on four points: costs that only appear in the terms, renewal and changes, payout after you cancel, and the company’s KvK and NEa details.
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ERE via your energy supplier or an independent provider: which pays more?
Getting ERE via your energy supplier is convenient but not always better value: deductions range from 10% to 25%, and some deals end when you switch.
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Earnings
Do you pay tax on your ERE reward?
Declaring ERE income on your tax return? As of 25 October 2026 there is no official ruling for private individuals; with a company car it is not wages.
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Earnings
Gross versus net ERE earnings: how to read an offer
Gross is the market value of your EREs before deductions; net is what actually gets paid out. A worked example at 4,000 kWh a year shows the difference.
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Providers
Switching ERE provider: a step-by-step plan without double registration
Want to switch to a different ERE provider? This step-by-step plan shows when you can switch, which questions to ask your old and new provider, and how to avoid registering the same charging sessions twice.
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ERE basics
How is the number of EREs from charged kWh calculated?
The official formula converts charged kWh into EREs: renewable share × 183 g CO₂/MJ × 3.6 MJ/kWh. With a worked example for 2026.
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ERE contracts explained: term, notice, exclusivity and corrections
Contract term, notice period, exclusivity, corrections and payout frequency vary widely between ERE providers. A clause-by-clause comparison with concrete examples shows what to check before you sign.
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ERE basics
The ERE annual calendar: registering, checking, selling and paying out
When does your ERE payment actually arrive? We set out the four steps - registering, checking, selling, paying out - and show which dates are set by law and which vary by provider.
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Data & trust
Which charging data does an ERE provider share, and with whom?
From charge point to official register: we explain which charging and personal data an ERE provider processes, who sees it, what isn’t yet public, and what rights you have.
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Data & trust
Missing or rejected charging sessions: how to check your ERE statement
Does your ERE statement not match your own charging data? Use a reconciliation worksheet, session IDs, meter readings and an escalation path to track down missing or rejected sessions.
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Eligibility
Home charging a lease car or company car: who can claim the ERE?
With a lease car charged at home, it’s not the car but the grid connection and the verifiable charging data that determine who can claim the ERE payment. We set out the scenarios.
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Eligibility
Can multiple electric cars earn ERE through one charge point?
ERE is measured through the MID meter in the charge point, not per car. What that means when two or more electric cars share one charge point at home.
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Earnings
Why does the ERE price change, and what factors drive your payment?
The median of named sources stood at €0.310 per ERE on 2 November 2026, within a range of €0.2905 to €0.425. Which factors move the price, explained.
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Earnings
Fixed fee or percentage commission: which ERE model suits you?
At low charging volumes a percentage commission usually nets more than a fixed annual fee; at higher volumes that flips. A neutral break-even table across four volume levels.
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Moving house, renting or a second home: what happens to your ERE registration?
ERE registration is tied to the grid connection and the charge point at one address, not to you. A checklist for moving, renting and a second home.
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HOA
ERE at an HOA charging hub: ownership, division and decision-making
At a shared HOA charging hub it isn’t automatically clear who owns the connection, who may register, or how ERE proceeds are split. A stakeholder matrix and a decision checklist.
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Business
ERE for fleets and depots: from load profile to business case
What can a depot charging hub realistically generate in ERE income? A worked example from load profile to euros, with commission sensitivity and the audit trail a fleet needs.
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Business
ERE for business charge points: conditions, metering and record-keeping
Business charge points follow the same core ERE rules as private ones, but metering requirements, the 1 January 2027 transition and record-keeping differ in important ways.
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Eligibility
ERE without a MID meter: when is an exclusive allocation point an exception?
A charge point without an integrated MID meter doesn’t normally qualify for ERE. The narrow exception: an exclusive allocation point, explained.
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Do you get a higher ERE payment if you have solar panels at home?
Solar panels on your roof don’t automatically raise your ERE payment. We explain why private grid electricity is calculated using the national average renewable share, and when a higher share does count.
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HBE versus ERE: what changed on 1 January 2026?
On 1 January 2026, ERE replaced the HBE system: from energy content to CO₂ reduction. A comparison, official timeline and glossary of HBE, ERE and REV.
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ERE basics
NEa, REV and registration service provider: who does what?
Four parties play a role in ERE registration: the NEa, the REV, a registration service provider and you. Who does what, and where are the limits?
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ERE basics
Which types of ERE exist, and which one applies to EV charging?
ERE isn’t one single unit: the NEa distinguishes several categories. We explain ERE-G, ERE-R, ERE-B, ERE-C, ERE-O and ERE-E, and which applies to home charging.
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Explainer
What is ERE and how does the home-charging payment work?
ERE stands for emission-reduction units. EV drivers can receive a payment for verifiable charging data. We explain who qualifies and how it works.
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Checklist
Charger ready for ERE? Checklist for your own installation
Check your own installation for ERE: MID marking or certificate, charging sessions in kWh, ownership of the connection and a charger in the Netherlands.
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Charging data
Exporting charging sessions for ERE: which data do you keep?
Your own overview of charging sessions makes checks and questions about missing kWh easier. These are the data worth keeping.
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What is an ERE payment?
An ERE payment is your share of the proceeds from emission reduction units (EREs). A registration provider reports the electricity you charge into your car at home to the Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa) and receives EREs for it. Fuel suppliers buy those EREs to meet their legal annual obligation for renewable energy in transport. You get a share of the proceeds, minus the provider’s commission.
Which charge point do I need?
For private individuals a charge point with an integrated MID-certified meter is generally required, plus verifiable charging data and ownership of the grid connection. Use the charger check to see whether your situation qualifies.
How do I compare providers?
We compare estimated net earnings, commission, payout frequency, contract term and conditions across every relevant ERE provider, based on public sources with a stated check date.
When do I get paid?
That varies by provider: some pay quarterly, others annually or only after the EREs are sold. The payout frequency is shown per provider in the comparison.
Can I switch later?
A contract typically runs per calendar year and you can be registered with one provider at a time. Switching is usually possible per new calendar year; check the notice period with your provider.