Fixed fee or percentage commission: which ERE model suits you?

At low annual volumes, a 15% percentage commission usually nets more than a fixed annual fee of €79.99; at the current median of named sources that flips around 5,175 kWh a year, and the fixed fee becomes more favourable. This article shows the break-even point with a neutral worked table across four volume levels, and explains how the assumptions work.

Two ways providers take their share

Most ERE providers work with one of two main models. With a percentage commission, the provider withholds a fixed share of the gross value; in the market this typically ranges from 12% to 25%. With a fixed annual fee, you pay a set amount regardless of how much you charged, and keep the rest of the gross value yourself. There are also variants, such as a guaranteed fixed price per kWh (0-CO2, for instance, offered €0.13/kWh, but that offer appears to have been discontinued; updated 23 September 2026) or a guaranteed minimum on top of a commission (Vattenfall guarantees €0.05/kWh alongside a 25% deduction). This article compares the two main models; the logic carries over to the variants, but the exact calculation differs.

The assumptions behind this comparison

To compare providers fairly, this article works from a fixed set of assumptions:

• Market price: the median of named sources, €0.310 per ERE (as of 2 November 2026, range €0.2905 to €0.425; see ERE price). Via the statutory factor of 0.33269 ERE/kWh, that works out to roughly €0.103 gross per kWh (0.33269 × €0.310).
• Commission model: 15%, as charged by Laadbeloning and Stekker.
• Fixed-fee model: €79.99 a year. Groen-laden.nl charged this until 21 October 2026 (€74.99 on a two-year contract). New agreements are 15% of gross ERE proceeds, min €34.99 and max €79.99 per charger a year, incl. VAT.
• Full verifiability: we assume the entire annual volume is eligible; in practice this can be lower.

The calculator and comparison table elsewhere on this site use the same median of named sources, which we update weekly. The table below uses the same current median (as of 2 November 2026), so it moves with it.

Break-even table: fixed fee versus 15% commission

Annual volume	Gross value	Net at 15% commission	Net at €79.99/year	Best option
1,500 kWh	€155	€131	€75	Commission (+€57)
3,000 kWh	€309	€263	€229	Commission (+€34)
5,000 kWh	€516	€438	€436	Commission (+€3)
8,000 kWh	€825	€701	€745	Fixed fee (+€44)

Figures are rounded to whole euros; small rounding differences between columns are possible. At low volumes the fixed fee weighs relatively heavily, which makes the commission more favourable. At high volumes the commission becomes larger than the fixed fee in absolute euros, and the fixed fee wins out.

Where exactly is the break-even point?

The break-even point is the volume at which both models net exactly the same amount. It can be calculated as: annual fee divided by (commission rate × gross price per kWh). At 15% commission and the median of €0.310 per ERE, that is €79.99 ÷ (0.15 × €0.103) ≈ 5,175 kWh a year. Below that volume the commission is more favourable; above it, the fixed fee is.

At a higher commission rate that point shifts lower: at 20% commission the break-even is around 3,875 kWh, at 25% around 3,100 kWh. The higher a provider’s commission rate, the sooner a fixed fee, where one is available, becomes worthwhile.

What this means for your choice

If you charge clearly less than the break-even point of around 5,175 kWh a year, for example with a car that’s mostly used for short trips or isn’t driven daily, a 15% commission is generally more favourable than a fixed annual fee of €79.99 at the current median. If you consistently charge more, it’s worth seriously considering a fixed-fee provider. Around the break-even point, the difference is small. Use our calculator with your own annual mileage and consumption to estimate your own charging volume, rather than relying on the example volumes above. If you charge a lot, the points to check and the providers are on ERE providers for high-mileage drivers.

Also bear in mind that the break-even point moves with the market price: if the ERE price rises, the gross value per kWh rises too, and the break-even point in kWh falls - the fixed fee becomes attractive at a lower volume. If the price falls, the opposite happens.

More than money alone

A purely financial comparison isn’t the whole story. Payout frequency, contract term, notice period and the presence of correction or reserve clauses can matter just as much as a difference of a few tens of euros a year. LaadBalans, for instance, charges a low commission of 15%, but only on a contract of 5 calendar years; on 1 year it is 20% and on 3 years 17%. Under its September 2026 terms, none of these contracts can be cancelled early, except with LaadBalans’s consent - an attractively low rate doesn’t tell you everything about how long you’re committed for. See our article on gross versus net ERE earnings for a more detailed worked example that includes those factors.

Independence and placement

This comparison is deliberately neutral: EREVergelijken.eu does not accept paid placement from providers, and the ranking in our comparison is not for sale. The figures in this article are based on public terms with the stated check date; always confirm current rates with the provider itself before making a choice.

Summary

At the median of named sources on 2 November 2026 (€0.310 per ERE), a 15% percentage commission is more favourable up to around 5,175 kWh a year; above that, a fixed annual fee of €79.99 wins out. The exact break-even point depends on the provider’s commission rate and the current market price, so work it out with your own volume rather than relying on a rule of thumb.