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Laadkostencalculator.be is your reliable partner for calculating charging cost reimbursements for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) in Belgium. Our calculator is fully based on official CREG tariffs and helps employees, employers and accountants with correctly calculating home charging reimbursements.

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CREG Regulation

CREG (Commission for Electricity and Gas Regulation) establishes official tariffs every quarter for reimbursing home charging of company cars. These tariffs vary per region and per quarter, and are legally mandatory for calculating charging cost reimbursements in Belgium.

PHEV-ondersteuning: Our calculator supports both fully electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). For PHEV vehicles, reimbursement is calculated based on the kWh charged at home according to CREG tariffs, regardless of whether you drive electrically or on fuel.

Regionale verschillen: Belgium has different electricity tariffs per region. Our calculator automatically accounts for differences between Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels, so you always calculate the correct reimbursement according to your residence or charging location.

Nauwkeurigheid: All calculations are based on the most recent CREG publications and are regularly updated. Our method follows official guidelines and is suitable for fiscal and accounting purposes.

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We respect your privacy. All calculations happen locally in your browser and your charging data is not stored on our servers. Your data remains completely private and under your control.

Complete guide to electric charging in Belgium

Everything you need to know about home charging electric and hybrid vehicles, CREG reimbursements and cost savings.

Types of electric vehicles

BEV

Fully electric vehicles (BEV) run exclusively on electricity and must be charged regularly. They are eligible for full CREG reimbursement for all home charging sessions.

PHEV

Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) combine an electric motor with a combustion engine. They can be charged at home and are eligible for CREG reimbursement for the charged electricity, regardless of whether you drive electrically or on fuel.

HEV

Hybrid vehicles (HEV) cannot be charged externally and are not eligible for CREG reimbursements as they have no home charging capability.

Home charging: options and costs

Wallbox: Wallbox/charging station: Fastest and safest option (3.7-22kW). Installation by certified electrician required. Costs: €500-2000 plus installation.
Regular outlet: Regular outlet: Slowest option (2.3kW), suitable for emergencies. Check if your installation is suitable for prolonged high consumption.
Reinforced outlet: Reinforced outlet: Between regular outlet and wallbox (3.7kW). Safer than regular outlet, cheaper than wallbox.

Cost optimization

Use night rate: Charge as much as possible during off-peak hours (usually 22:00-06:00) when electricity is cheaper.
Solar panels: Combine with home charging for maximum savings. Surplus can be used for car charging.
Smart charging control: Automatic charging during cheapest hours, avoids peak loading and optimizes costs.

Practical tips

Separate meter: Consider a separate electricity meter for your charging station for accurate cost allocation.
Charging apps: Use apps from your charging station (Smappee, Alfen, etc.) to track and export sessions.
Administration: Keep all charging data and invoices for tax returns and CREG reimbursement.

CREG calculation: step-by-step guide

Learn how to correctly calculate your CREG reimbursement and which steps to follow for perfect administration.

Export your charging sessions from your charging station app or note manually: date of each charging session and number of kWh charged per session. Most charging stations (Smappee, Alfen, Wallbox, etc.) have export functions in their apps.

CREG rates are published quarterly and differ by region (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels). Find the rate for the quarter in which your charging session took place in your region. Our calculator does this automatically.

Formula: kWh × CREG rate = Reimbursement. Example: 45 kWh × €0.2847 = €12.81. Repeat this for each charging session and add up all reimbursements for the total amount of that month.

Create an overview with: date, kWh, used rate, calculated reimbursement per session. Add total amount and refer to the official CREG publication. Export to PDF for your employer/accountant.

Calculation example March 2025

Session 1: 15/03 - 32 kWh × €0.2083 = €6.67

Session 2: 22/03 - 28 kWh × €0.2083 = €5.83

Session 3: 29/03 - 35 kWh × €0.2083 = €7.29

📊 Total March: €19.79 reimbursement

Important considerations

Quarterly rates: Always check the correct quarter. Q1 (jan-mar), Q2 (apr-jun), Q3 (jul-sep), Q4 (oct-dec).
Region verification: Make sure you use the rate for the correct region where you actually charge (home).
Keep evidence: Store all charging data, CREG documents and calculation reports for at least 7 years for tax purposes.

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How to claim EV charging costs as a self-employed person in Belgium

What self-employed individuals in Belgium need to know about claiming charging costs.

As a self-employed professional in Belgium you are entitled to a refund for the electricity you use to charge your company car at home. Using the official quarterly CREG rates, this calculator works out the exact amount from your recorded charging sessions. You can export the result to PDF and forward it to your accountant.

Which CREG tariffs apply in my region?

Find out which CREG rate applies to your region: Brussels, Flanders, or Wallonia.

The CREG publishes maximum reimbursement rates per quarter for charging sessions. These rates vary depending on your region: Flanders, Brussels or Wallonia. Our calculator applies the correct rate automatically to ensure accurate results.

Example EV charging cost invoice (PDF)

Download an an PDF invoice based on your load data.

This tool lets you easily export an overview in PDF format, including date, kWh charged, rate and refund per charging session. Enter your name, address and vehicle details to generate a ready-to-use report for your accountant or tax filing.