Earn and save with smart charging.
Charging your car for less and getting compensated for using sustainable electricity on top? With Stekker this is possible – and you’re not locked in.
What is the Dutch ERE scheme?
ERE stands for emissiereductie-eenheid, an emission reduction unit. The scheme behind it is formally the Regeling energie vervoer, under the Besluit energie vervoer. The Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa) supervises it and runs the Register Energie voor Vervoer, where the units are registered in your name.
It is not a subsidy. You receive no government money; you earn units that Stekker sells on your behalf to fuel suppliers who are legally required to cut their CO₂. They pay for the kilos you avoid at home.
Every kWh you charge into your car at home earns 0.33269 ERE, the rate the NEa set for 2026.
Calculate what you can earn
Breakdown
Every step below is either laid down in regulation, or a price we actually got, or an assumption you can adjust yourself. The amounts follow the kilometres you fill in.
| Step | Value | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| You drive per year | km/year | |
| Consumption per kilometre | 0.2 kWh | assumption |
| You charge at home | ||
| EREs per kWh | 0.33269 | NEa (2026) |
| ERE’s earned | ||
| Price per ERE | €0.482 | our sale of 4 Aug 2026 |
| Gross per year | ||
| Our commission | 15% | |
| Net per year |
How to earn with your charger
Live in three steps
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01
Sign up with Stekker
To compensate your ERE’s, we need an authorization. Fill in the form with your details and IBAN, and at the end of the year you receive your reward.
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02
Connect your charger
From June 1 we’ll roll out smart charging for those who signed up for ERE’s. You can then connect your charger to the Stekker platform. Watch your email after sign-up.
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03
Get paid
Stekker trades your ERE’s automatically and pays out to your account. On your dashboard you can see what you’ve earned.
How much will you earn?
The basic driver
ERE (2,700 kWh × €0.12)
€324
Congestion fee
—
Solar & quarter prices
—
The commuter
ERE (5,400 kWh × €0.16)
€864
Congestion fee
€20
Solar & quarter prices
€222
The home worker
ERE (4,275 kWh × €0.20)
€855
Congestion fee
€20
Solar & quarter prices
€334
What other registration providers charge
They all calculate with the same NEa factor and sell on the same market. The only thing that really differs is what they take off it. The amounts apply to kilometres you charge at home.
| Provider | Commission | Gross/year | Net/year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stekker | 15% | ||
| Zeres | 19% | ||
| Joulo | 20% | ||
| Laadloon | 20% | ||
| Voltico | 20% | ||
| Tap Electric | 24% | ||
| Den Hartog | 25% | ||
| Lekker Laden | 25% | ||
| ERE-Registratie | 27.5% |
Price per ERE
A commission percentage says little without the price it applies to. Most providers do not publish that price. We do, per sale, with date and volume.
| Provider | Sale price/kWh | Commission | Net/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stekker | €0.160 | 15% | €0.136 |
| Joulo | €0.158 | 20% | €0.126 |
| Laadloon | €0.158 | 20% | €0.126 |
| Zeres | €0.152 | 19% | €0.123 |
Does Stekker work with your charger?
Stekker supports hundreds of charger models. Check the full list in our support portal.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly are ERE’s?
ERE stands for Emission Reduction Unit. Every kilowatt-hour you charge into your car prevents CO₂ emissions compared to fossil fuel. The Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa) applies a fixed renewable share of 50.5% (2026) for consumers. Stekker registers, trades, and pays out your proceeds.
What conditions does the NEa set?
You need a charger with a built-in MID-certified kWh meter, and you must be the owner of your grid connection. Stekker handles all registration and reporting to the NEa.
What will I notice from the grid congestion services?
During peak moments in the winter evening (usually 17:00–20:00), Stekker will avoid charging as much as possible. You’ll barely notice it. You provide flexibility to the grid operator and receive about €20/year in return.
When does smart charging on price come?
Under the hood at Stekker, everything already works for smart charging. Later in 2026 we will roll out smart charging for consumers again. Your car then charges as much as possible at the smartest hours of the day. More info follows when we go live.
Do I have to change anything about my charger?
No. If your charger has a MID meter and is compatible with Stekker, it works directly. We check this for you during sign-up.
Do I need a dynamic energy contract?
Not to earn money with ERE’s or grid congestion services. To benefit from dynamic quarter-hour prices, you do need this type of subscription. When you also combine this with your own solar panels, you have the maximum advantage.
What does it cost me?
Nothing upfront. Stekker keeps 15% commission on the ERE compensation. Combine ERE with smart charging, and the commission on your ERE earnings rises to 25%. Savings from smart charging itself are 100% yours.
Who is Stekker?
Stekker has built smart charging solutions for businesses and consumers since 2018. We combine dozens of metrics relevant to charging as smartly as possible, and we have years of experience in that. For the consumer market, we combine earning an ERE reward with smart charging — so you can get the maximum benefit from your charger.
Charging hubs and fleets running on Stekker
Customers
“I am truly amazed by the product you guys’ve built, both in terms of the ux and the intelligence!”
Yanick SlikboerWePositive.Energy
“Thanks to Stekker, customers can charge reliably, affordably, and sustainably. They relieve pressure on the local grid and assure users their EV will be charged sufficiently.”
Jeroen de JongBaas B.V.
“Through Stekker, we wanted to use our solar energy more intelligently. We also have a dynamic energy contract, so it is attractive to charge at favorable times when prices are lower.”
Jesse MomKremer B.V.
Accountability
- Registered with the NEa as an ERE issuer
- Selected by the joint grid operators as a market party for Netbewust Thuisladen
- Smart charging since 2018
- 15% commission on your ERE reward, 25% with smart charging. No subscription.
- We hold your revenue in a separate account
Ready to earn?
Signed up in two minutes. Fixed contract until the end of the calendar year (NEa requirement). You stay in control.
