Charging station with MID meter
An EV charger with MID meter is essential when you want to officially record charging sessions and use the measured consumption for business reimbursement. Thanks to the certified kWh measurement, every charged kilowatt-hour is accurately recorded in accordance with European measurement requirements. This gives you a transparent and reliable basis for reimbursing charging costs with an employer, leasing company or business. An EV charger with MID meter therefore makes home charging transparent and practical for both private and business users.
What is a MID meter?
A MID meter is a legally recognised electricity meter that accurately measures how much electricity is used for charging. The measurement complies with the European Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) and can be used for official applications such as the reimbursement of charging costs. This makes it possible to reliably document the actual electricity consumption of your EV charger.
An EV charger with an integrated MID meter measures the consumption directly at the charging point. This is particularly useful when charging costs need to be reimbursed by an employer, leasing company or through a business back-office system.
Why is an EV charger with MID meter important for reimbursement?
If you want to reimburse charging costs for business purposes, you need a reliable and verifiable record of the number of kilowatt-hours charged. A MID-certified meter provides accurate measurement data that can be used as a basis for business reimbursement.
An EV charger with MID meter is therefore useful for private charging points where, for example, a company or lease car is charged, as well as for companies and other commercial charging locations.
Important difference: integrated versus external MID meter
A MID-certified meter can either be integrated into the EV charger or, depending on the application, installed separately in the electrical cabinet. An integrated MID meter has the advantage that the electricity consumption is measured directly inside the charging station.
This is particularly convenient when charging sessions need to be automatically assigned to a user, processed through a back office or regularly reimbursed by an employer. Which solution is most suitable therefore depends on your specific situation and the requirements of the party reimbursing the charging costs.
Available EV chargers with MID meter in our range
In our EV chargers with MID meter category, you will find a wide range of models from several brands. Each brand has its own strengths, and at Wallbox Discounter you can find a dedicated overview page for the most important brands:
- Alfen EV chargers with MID meter — Dutch manufacturer known for robust construction and a long service life
- Easee EV chargers with MID meter — Norwegian design with flexible back-office options, also suitable for multiple charging points
- Smappee EV chargers with MID meter — Belgian brand with a strong focus on energy management
- Zaptec EV chargers with MID meter — Norwegian brand with intelligent charging functions and dynamic load balancing
In addition to these brands, our EV chargers with MID meter overview also includes suitable models from Peblar, Tesla, Raedian and Ratio Electric.
Overview of EV chargers with MID meter
Below you will find a selection of our EV chargers with MID meter:
| EV Charger Model | Price | Power | Colour | App | Cable or socket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raedian NEO with MID meter | €749 | 22 kW | Black/White | Yes | Cable or socket |
| Easee Charge Max with MID meter | €795 | 22 kW | Black | Yes | Socket |
| Zaptec Go 2 with MID meter | €779 | 22 kW | Black | Yes | Socket |
| Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3 with MID meter | €569 | 22 kW | White | Yes | Cable |
| Raedian NEX with MID meter | €949 | 22 kW | Grey | Yes | Socket |
| Peblar Business with MID meter | €949 | 22 kW | Grey | No | Cable or socket |
| Smappee EV One Home with MID meter | €1020 | 22 kW | Black | Yes | Socket |
Who is an EV charger with MID meter suitable for?
An EV charger with MID meter is suitable for anyone who wants to accurately record charging sessions or reliably reimburse charging costs, including:
- Private users who want accurate insight into their home charging consumption
- Drivers who charge a company or lease car at home
- Business users who want to reimburse charging costs
- Situations where electricity consumption needs to be officially documented
In all these situations, the MID meter provides a reliable and certified basis for recording the electricity used for charging.
MID meters: also useful for home charging
A MID meter is not only useful for public or commercial charging stations. A certified meter can also be valuable at home, for example when charging a company or lease car and reimbursing the electricity costs with your employer. You can find several suitable EV chargers for home use with MID meter in our range.
3-phase charging with a MID meter
If you have a 3-phase connection and want to charge your electric car faster, a 3-phase EV charger with MID meter is a logical choice. This combines higher charging power with certified registration of the electricity consumed. Do you have a 3-phase connection at home? View all our 3-phase EV chargers with MID meter.
Besides MID: what can ISO 15118 add?
A MID meter records how much electricity is charged, while ISO 15118 enables communication between the electric vehicle and the EV charger. ISO 15118-2 can, among other things, enable Plug & Charge, allowing the vehicle to be automatically identified and authorised by the charging station. View all EV chargers with ISO 15118.
Frequently asked questions about EV chargers with MID meter
Can I add a MID meter to an existing EV charger?
This depends on the EV charger and the way the charging costs need to be reimbursed. In some situations, a separate MID-certified kWh meter can be installed in the electrical cabinet and used to measure the electricity consumption of the charging station. If charging sessions need to be assigned directly to individual users or processed automatically through a back office, an EV charger with an integrated MID meter is generally the more convenient solution.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger with MID meter?
The installation cost depends on factors such as your electrical cabinet, the required cable length and whether the electrical installation needs to be expanded. For more information, view our EV charger installation page.
Can I use a MID meter to reimburse the charging costs of my company car?
Yes, a MID-certified meter provides an accurate and verifiable measurement of the number of kilowatt-hours charged and can therefore be used as a basis for reimbursing charging costs. The exact data or reports your employer requires may depend on its reimbursement procedure and any back-office system being used.
Does an EV charger with MID meter work with solar panels?
Yes, many models combine a MID meter with solar charging or dynamic load balancing. Depending on the EV charger, the available solar power is measured using an energy meter or CT clamps. The MID meter continues to record the actual number of kilowatt-hours supplied to the vehicle.
Transparent, reliable and future-proof charging with an EV charger with MID meter
With an EV charger with MID meter, you choose transparent and reliable energy measurement. You know exactly how many kilowatt-hours have been charged and can use this information, depending on your situation, for company car reimbursement or other business purposes. Would you like to know which EV charger with MID meter best suits your situation? Our EV charging experts are happy to help. Visit our customer service, email us at [email protected] or call us on 0031 74-7002114.