Knowledge base
Everything a board needs to know. Nothing more.
Written for the meeting, not for the installer. Costs, subsidy, rules and technology, in the order your VvE meets them. Start with how EV charging works in a VvE.
How does EV charging work in a VvE?
A VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren, the Dutch homeowners association for apartment buildings) is fundamentally different from charging at home. Not…
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How does EV charging work in a VvE?
A VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaren, the Dutch homeowners association for apartment buildings) is fundamentally different from charging at home. Not…
The role of the property manager
The EV charging dossier is seen by many property managers as a burden. It doesn't have to be - with the right organisation in place.
AGM decision-making: rights, obligations and practice
How do you present a charging facility to non-EV residents? And what are the options if the meeting votes no?
What is charging infrastructure?
Installing a charging point is the easy part. The infrastructure behind it determines whether your charging facility still works in ten years.
What is a CPO and why does your VvE need one?
A Charge Point Operator handles the billing of charging sessions. But not every CPO understands the unique position of a VvE.
How do I start a charging session?
Open access, RFID card, app or email - there are several options. Which does your VvE choose, and what are the trade-offs?
Grid congestion & grid connection
Grid congestion sounds like a problem you cannot solve. That is not the case - smart charging is the solution, and it also saves money.
Dynamic Load Balancing explained
Without load balancing, only a handful of charging points fit on a standard connection. Smart distribution makes room for many more.
What to look for when choosing charging points
Cheap rarely means cheaper. Especially when large amounts of power flow through every day and reliability is critical.
Green energy mix: how green is your charging power?
When you charge determines not only what you pay - but also how much CO2 your car emits. The difference can be significant.
How is the price per kWh determined?
The kWh price a resident pays is not arbitrary. It consists of several layers - and choices can be made at each layer.
Allocating the cost of charging infrastructure
The installation is the largest investment. How do you finance it, and who pays what? There are three scenarios - each with different consequences.
The business case: EV drivers vs. non-EV residents
Non-EV residents initially see only costs. But the picture is more nuanced than they might think.
Subsidies & financing for VvEs
Several schemes make installing a charging facility more financially attractive. Not always well known among boards.
What are ERE certificates (formerly HBE) and what do they yield?
Emission reduction units (ERE) replaced the Dutch HBE scheme in 2026. What they are, what a charged kWh yields and why VvE residents now qualify too.
How does billing work?
From plugging in to the invoice in the VvE accounts: this is how the money flows.
VAT & the VvE: when do you become VAT-liable?
VAT around EV charging is complex. Avoid it where possible. But if it does apply, there are also benefits - and we will take you far.
Energy tax for VvE charging facilities
Energy tax is levied in bands based on consumption. VvEs with a large connection fall into a different band than home chargers.
Energy contracts & dynamic pricing
Which energy contract suits a VvE charging facility? And why will that choice matter even more from 2028?
Consumption monitoring: always insight into your energy use
Knowing what your VvE consumes is the foundation for smart decisions. Our partnership with MeterMonitor makes this possible.
The future of EV charging in VvEs
The charging sector is evolving rapidly. Regulations change, technology moves fast. What is coming?
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