To receive ERE rewards, your charger needs a built-in MID-certified kWh meter. Below we explain what that is, why it’s required, and which chargers comply.
What is a MID meter?
MID stands for the Measuring Instruments Directive 2014/32/EU, a European directive for measurement instruments. A charger with a MID meter has a factory-calibrated kWh meter (EN 50470-3 Class B), whose readings are accepted as legally trustworthy by reimbursement providers and the Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa).
Important: it concerns a MID meter built into the charger itself. An external MID meter in the meter cabinet is not accepted by most parties for reimbursement or ERE purposes.
Why is it required for ERE?
ERE rewards are calculated per kilowatt-hour you charge into your electric car. To prevent ERE rewards from being paid out based on estimated or inaccurate measurements, MID-certified measurement is the de-facto standard. The same applies to business kWh declarations: all major reimbursement providers in the Netherlands (Shell Recharge Hub, Travelcard, MultiTankcard, ANWB, Allego Home, Athlon Charge, MisterGreen) require a MID meter inside the charger.
Which chargers have a MID meter?
The list below is based on manufacturer sources and is valid for 2026. It varies between models per brand — pay close attention to the exact SKU when purchasing.
✅ MID-certified
- Easee Charge Max and Charge Pro (Class B, ±1%) — ERE-qualifying
- Alfen Eve Single Pro-line and Eve Double Pro-line (built-in standard)
- Zaptec Go 2 and Zaptec Pro — Pro is also Eichrecht-compliant
- Peblar Home Plus, Business and Business Pro (Class B)
- Ratio Electric io6 Pro MID
- Mennekes AMTRON 4You 310 and 4You 560, Professional+, 4Business 700 XTRA/PREMIUM
- ABL eMH2, eMH3, eM4 (Single/Twin)
- Shell Recharge / NewMotion Home Advanced (from 2.0 onwards), Business Pro, Business Pro View
- EVBox BusinessLine Gen4 (S-Bus MID Class B)
❌ No MID — not suitable for ERE
- Easee Home and Charge Lite — note: Easee itself confirms these are not suitable for reimbursement. A common mistake since these are the most popular Easees
- Zaptec Go (1st generation) — only Go 2 and Pro have MID
- Peblar Home (basic) — measurement is “indicative”, not MID. Only Home Plus and higher
- Ratio Electric io6 (basic) — only io6 Pro MID
- Wallbox Pulsar Plus / Pulsar Max / Commander 2 / Copper SB — no built-in MID. Wallbox offers an external meter accessory, but most reimbursement providers don’t accept it as a charger meter
- EVBox Elvi, Livo — no MID. Additionally, EVBox is winding down operations end of 2025 — not recommended as a new purchase
- Tesla Wall Connector — no MID, not suitable
- Shell Recharge / NewMotion Home Standard — only Advanced and higher
- ABL eMH1 — only eMH2 and higher
- Various imported and budget chargers without MID label on the type plate
📌 Important to know
- Many popular chargers have a cheap basic variant without MID and a “Plus” / “Pro” / “MID” variant with MID. Buying the cheapest variant typically excludes you from ERE and business reimbursement.
- Eichrecht (German chain regulation) is not required in the Netherlands, but it’s a plus — Eichrecht models also work fine for the Dutch market and are more future-proof.
In doubt? During sign-up with Stekker we automatically check whether your charger is compatible. You’ll know immediately whether you qualify.
How do I know for sure if my charger has MID?
- Check the type plate on the charger — a MID meter has the marking: CE + “M” + year + 4-digit notified body number (e.g. 0122 for NMi, 0102 for PTB)
- Check the product page at the manufacturer — MID certification is a selling point and is explicitly mentioned in datasheets
- Ask the installer — at installation you receive documentation that mentions this
- Sign up with Stekker and we’ll verify during your application
What if my charger doesn’t have a MID meter?
Unfortunately you can’t participate in ERE rewards yet. Your options:
- Replace the charger — this is the best option in most cases. A MID charger is often €100-€300 more than a non-MID variant, but pays itself back quickly via ERE rewards (~€243-€855 per year depending on charging behaviour)
- External MID meter in meter cabinet — acceptable for some providers (the Wallbox route for instance), but Stekker and most reimbursement providers require the meter built into the charger. Not recommended
- Wait for firmware update — rarely possible in practice: MID is hardware certification, not software
Questions? Email [email protected] with your charger brand and model, and we’ll take a look.
