✅ Request free charging post advice 🔎 ERE-check (MID / suitability)
Operating in the whole Netherlands.
Table of Contents
- Step 1: check your connection (1-phase or 3-phase)
- Step 2: choose the right charging capacity (3.7 / 7.4 / 11 / 22 kW)
- Step 3: prevent overload with (dynamic) load balancing
- Step 4: fuse box & safety (NEN 1010 in plain English)
- Step 5: want to earn EREs? Choose (usually) MID
- Checklist: this is what you need for a good choice
- FAQ
Step 1: check your connection (1-phase or 3-phase)
The first question is not “which charging post do I want?”, but: what can my house handle? In the Netherlands you usually have a 1-phase or 3-phase connection at home. That determines which charging capacities make sense at all.
| Connection | Typical charging post | When is it convenient? |
|---|---|---|
| 1-phase | 3.7 kW or 7.4 kW | You mainly charge at night or you drive fewer km per day |
| 3-phase | 11 kW (most common) or 22 kW | You want to charge faster, be future-proof, (possibly) second EV |
Tip: your connection (and amperage) is often on your meter/annual statement. Don't know it? Put it in your request, then we will take a look.
Step 2: choose the right charging capacity (3.7 / 7.4 / 11 / 22 kW)
A higher charging capacity is only useful if:
- your connection can handle it (often 3-phase for 11/22 kW), and
- your car supports AC charging at that capacity.
When is 22 kW actually interesting?
22 kW is especially interesting if you:
- drive a lot of km and often want to top up “between two appointments”,
- have a car that really makes use of 22 kW AC too,
- or you share your charging point (e.g. two cars / small business) and you distribute your capacity smartly.
✅ Let me determine your best charging capacity
Send: car model + connection + desired charging routine (night/day, km per week).
Step 3: prevent overload with (dynamic) load balancing
A charging post can demand quite a bit of power. With dynamic load balancing, the charging capacity is automatically adjusted to what your house consumes at that moment, so you have less chance of overload or outage. This is extra relevant in 2026 due to heat pumps, induction cooking and (sometimes) tight grid capacity.
- You have 1-phase or a limited connection
- You have a heat pump, induction, sauna, or many simultaneous devices
- You expect a second EV or an extra charging point
Step 4: fuse box & safety (NEN 1010 in plain English)
A charging post is not a “plug-in device” but a heavy consumer. Therefore, the installation must be safe and done according to the standards. In the Netherlands, NEN 1010 is the basic standard for installing/expanding low-voltage installations — including attention to EV charging facilities (e.g. chapter 722). Always have this done by a certified installer.
- Own group(s) and correct protection
- Cable route (length, cross-section, outside/ground, moisture)
- Simultaneous use: charging post often counts “fully along” in the calculation
- Possible reinforcement of connection (only if really necessary)
Want to reinforce your connection? That can cost and take time; we prefer to first see if load balancing or 11 kW without reinforcement is already the best solution.
Step 5: want to earn EREs? Choose (usually) a MID meter
Want to possibly earn money in 2026 with home charging via EREs? Then an important requirement is often: a charging post with an integrated kWh meter and usually a MID-certified meter (with a few exceptions via an exclusive allocation point). This is assessed via an in-booking service provider.
🔎 Do the ERE-check (MID / suitability)
Filled in within 1 minute — you will hear quickly if your charging post is suitable.
Checklist: this is what you need for good charging post advice
- Your car: brand/model + maximum AC charging capacity (if you know it)
- Your connection: 1-phase or 3-phase + amperage (e.g. 1x35A or 3x25A)
- Your charging routine: km per week, do you mainly charge at night or during the day?
- Future: second EV, solar panels, home battery, dynamic contract
- ERE desire: want EREs? Then: include MID requirement
Want me to take a look with you?
You get honest advice about 1/3-phase, 11/22 kW, load balancing and (optional) MID/ERE — tailored to your home and car.
✅ Request charging post advice 🔎 Start ERE-check
Operating in the whole Netherlands.]
FAQ: frequently asked questions about charging post advice
Do I always need 3-phase for a charging post?
No. On 1-phase you can charge perfectly fine (e.g. 3.7 or 7.4 kW), especially if you charge at night. 3-phase is convenient if you want to charge faster or be future-proof.
Is 22 kW always better than 11 kW?
Not necessarily. Many cars do not reach 22 kW on AC, and your connection/safety must also be able to handle it. 11 kW is the best balance for many situations.
Do I need load balancing?
Recommended if you have a lot of simultaneous consumption (heat pump/induction) or your connection is limited. It helps to prevent overload and outage.
What does ERE have to do with my charging post?
If you want to earn EREs in 2026 with home charging, a charging post with integrated kWh measurement and often a MID meter is important. That is why we include this in the advice.
Sources
- ANWB: explanation 1-phase vs 3-phase (home charging) — view source
- ANWB: Dynamic Load Balancing — view source
- NEN: NEN 1010 is the basic standard for low-voltage installations — view source
- NEN (news): EV charging facilities and simultaneity (NEN 1010, chapter 722) — view source
- NEa: conditions for private individuals (e.g. MID meter) for in-booking/ERE — view source
- Milieu Centraal: home charging comparison — view source
- RVO: charging infrastructure and EPBD (building rules) — view source
About RegeljeLaadpaal
We help with charging post advice, load balancing, fuse box check and (optional) ERE/MID. Contact us or start with the ERE-check.