How much do you earn charging at home in 2026?
What does an ERE payout amount to per kWh and per year? Worked examples for 10,000, 15,000 and 25,000 km — and what drives the earnings.
If you charge an electric car at home, every kWh has earned money since 2026 through ERE certificates. But how much is that in practice — per kWh, per month, per year? Below we do the maths, assumptions included, so you can check what's realistic yourself.
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The short answer
Indicatively, home charging earns about €0.10 to €0.14 net per kWh in 2026. For an average EV driver charging 3,000 to 5,000 kWh a year at home, that is €300 to €700 net per year.
Why a range instead of a fixed amount? Because EREs are sold on a market: the price moves. Everything below is indicative.
How the calculation is built up
The earnings from home charging come together in three steps:
- From kWh to EREs. The NEa formula converts charged electricity into certificates: in 2026, 1 kWh ≈ 0.33 ERE. You'll find the full formula in our explainer.
- From EREs to gross euros. The market price sets the value. We use three scenarios: low €0.125, mid €0.162 and high €0.175 gross per kWh.
- From gross to net. The registration service provider deducts a service fee from the proceeds. Here we use an indicative fee of 20%.
Net per kWh across the three scenarios: €0.10 (low), €0.13 (mid), €0.14 (high).
Worked examples by annual mileage
An EV uses around 20 kWh per 100 km on average. If you charge (almost) everything at home, the yearly amounts look like this:
| Driving | Home charging | Net low | Net mid | Net high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 km/year | 2,000 kWh | €200 | €259 | €280 |
| 15,000 km/year | 3,000 kWh | €300 | €389 | €420 |
| 25,000 km/year | 5,000 kWh | €500 | €648 | €700 |
In the mid scenario an average driver earns roughly €30 to €55 per month — without doing anything, because registration runs automatically alongside your charge sessions.
Do you partly charge publicly or at work? Then only count the kWh on your own charger. Only those sessions earn you EREs.
What determines whether you land high or low?
- The ERE market price. By far the biggest factor. The price follows demand (fuel suppliers' annual obligation) and supply (how much renewable energy gets registered).
- How much you charge at home. Every kWh counts linearly: charge twice as much, earn twice as much. Choosing home charging over public charging pays double — cheaper electricity and EREs.
- Your provider's service fee. Fees and terms differ per provider. Watch the percentage, but also the contract term and cancellation terms.
- Your charger. Without a built-in MID meter your sessions cannot be registered — check your model before counting on the income.
From when do you count?
The scheme applies to charge sessions from 1 January 2026. Even if you sign up later, sessions from the current calendar year can be registered retroactively — provided your charger has securely recorded the history. The whole of 2026 can still count.
Do the maths yourself
The earnings calculator runs the sum above for your mileage or kWh usage, with the same three scenarios and the same disclaimer: actual earnings depend on the ERE market price and your own charging behaviour. Indications are not promises.
Want to understand where the money comes from first? Read What are ERE certificates?
Frequently asked questions
How much does home charging earn per kWh?
Indicatively €0.10 to €0.14 net per kWh, depending on the ERE market price and your provider's service fee. The gross market value is around €0.125 to €0.175 per kWh.
Is the ERE payout guaranteed?
No. EREs are traded on a market and the price moves with supply and demand. Any calculation upfront is indicative — be wary of providers that guarantee a fixed amount.
Does charging on the road or at work count too?
No, only sessions on your own charging point count towards your EREs. Public chargers and workplace charging are already registered by the operator or employer.
Does my energy contract matter?
No. The NEa uses a fixed renewable share (50.5% in 2026), whether you use grey power, green power or your own solar power. A dynamic contract can lower your charging costs — but that's separate from the ERE payout.
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