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Chargers
Alfen chargers & ERE certificates: what you need to know
Got an Alfen charger at home? Then you are well prepared for the ERE scheme. Alfen is one of the most common charger brands in the Netherlands, and every model with a built-in MID meter satisfies the requirements of the Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa).
Chargers
Installing the Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3 MID
The MID-certified version of the Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3 qualifies directly for ERE registration through Joulo. Everything about installation, Power Sharing and connecting it to Joulo.
Market
Your charging data is yours. And here is how we keep it that way.
Who may access your charging sessions, and who decides? The starting point is simple: your charging data is yours. What that means for your authorisation, your EAN, and what Joulo does and does not do.
News
Joulo sells its first two million Emission Reduction Units
Joulo completed its first two ERE transactions at the end of June: two million units in total, for gross revenue of €958,500. The revenue goes to connected EV drivers at the price actually realised, paid out every quarter.
Market
The cost of charging an electric car in the Netherlands (2026)
At home you charge for around €0.28 per kWh, at a public charger you pay about double, and fast charging costs even more. The figures for 2026, the sum per year, and the cheapest place you may overlook.
Regulation
What the NEa confirmed about ERE registration: the rules
In June 2026 the NEa confirmed the rules for registering home-charging sessions. What counts, what is required, and what it means for you.
Market
Why the ERE price rose nearly 7% last week
Oil got cheaper last week after Trump announced a deal with Iran, and that is exactly why the ERE price rose by nearly 7%. Counter-intuitive, we know. Here is how it works, and what it means for your payout.
News
Zaptec Go 2 + Joulo: a creator's real experience
A Dutch EV creator connected his Zaptec Go 2 to Joulo. What stood out for him: a quick signup, a charger that connected without hassle, clear earnings forecasts and quarterly ERE payouts.
News
Our own Tesla Wall Connector 3 MID is now on the wall
We spent months building the platform that turns home charging into ERE payouts • and only now got our own certified MID meter. An honest story about our own charger.
Chargers
Choosing a MID charger: what to look for (and the hidden cost)
For ERE you need a charger with a certified MID meter. But there is a second question that can cost you money: who can access your charging data, and at what price?
Product updates
Manage your charger without a subscription (3/3): per-card pricing and invoicing
Part 3 of 3. Set a kWh price per charge card and export your sessions as a PDF or CSV in one click • ready for your employer or accounting.
Product updates
Manage your charger without a subscription (2/3): manage your charge cards yourself
Part 2 of 3. Manage your charge cards yourself in Joulo: approve or block tags, give them a name and colour, and put your charger on a whitelist.
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