How are charging costs evolving in Belgium? Based on millions of charging sessions run through Stroohm, in this blog we provide an overview of the average charging prices actually paid per kWh between 2020 and 2025 – split between AC charging (normal charging) and DC charging (fast charging).

Strong increase since 2021

In 2020, the average rate for AC charging was still around €0.28/kWh, while that for DC charging was €0.58/kWh. The following years saw a notable increase, peaking in 2023. AC charging doubled in 2023 to €0.52/kWh and DC charging rose on average to €0.67/kWh.

If we compare the prices with the average residential tariffs published by CREG, we had an average price in 2020 of €0.25/kWh and this rose to an average of €0.34/kWh in 2023

So we can see that on the one hand, rising electricity prices due to the Ukraine war in 2022 justified an increase at public charging stations. A decrease started after the price spikes from 2023, but it did not continue in the average public charging stations, neither for AC nor DC charging. This is a curious phenomenon that may be explained by the fact that there is still too little price sensitivity among drivers with company vehicles where the employer reimburses all charging sessions regardless of cost. Efficient fleet managers will further discourage the most expensive charging rates with smart charging card tools that do sensitize drivers.

Difference between AC and DC charging

The difference between AC and DC charging remains significant – about €0.17/kWh on average. This price difference mainly reflects the higher investment and operational costs for fast-charging infrastructure. A fast charger easily costs €50,000 more than an AC charging station. This additional cost is recouped, on the one hand, through increased sales of electricity given that charging is faster, better energy contracts can be concluded due to the greater volume at medium voltage, but this proves insufficient, as a result of which, in practice, a higher price remains.

37% cheaper home charging at CREG rate

According to CREG figures, average electricity prices for households have fluctuated around €0.27 to €0.32/kWh in recent years, depending on the region. This means that the cost of home charging is significantly lower than charging at public charging stations.

Reimbursement of home charging fees: flat rate since 2025

Since Jan. 1, 2025, employers may reimburse employees a flat rate per kWh for charging a company vehicle at home. This flat rate replaces the need to prove the exact electricity price each time, reducing the administrative burden.

The following maximum rates apply for the second quarter of 2025 (by region, based on the employee’s place of residence):

• Flemish Region: €0.3194/kWh
• Brussels Region: €0.3585/kWh
• Walloon Region: €0.3617/kWh

This refund may not exceed the stipulated maximum, and applies only to the charging of a provided electric company vehicle. The scheme is provisionally valid until December 31, 2025, after which a review will follow.
Read more here.

So charging at home in Flanders is 37% cheaper than public charging at the average price. In Wallonia, it is 28% cheaper.

How do you load your fleet even smarter?

So smart management of your fleet is recommended to optimize costs. Charging costs at the office, home and public can be optimized even further.

With public charging, there is no incentive today among drivers to disregard the more expensive charging stations. We also see this in the pricing of public chargers, which remain historically high while market prices have fallen back. Management tools for Fleet managers are needed, according to STROOHM, for drivers to be cost-conscious in their choice of public chargers.

Charging at home can also be considerably cheaper than the average CREG rate. Those who have dynamic hourly rates in their energy contract can charge during the cheap off-peak hours and easily save an additional 30%. This requires smart control of your charging station via the STROOHM app that reads the Belpex wholesale prices and automatically charges your car during the cheapest hours.

Solar charging is also a smart way to charge at home if you have solar panels. For this, most charging stations today do come equipped to charge “solar only” or to supplement a portion with electricity from the grid. But the big problem today is that as a driver, you don’t know how much sun there will be and thus whether your car will be charged. STROOHM changes that by including 2 days of solar forecast for your installation that you can enter. Moreover, we also read the actual consumption via the inverter of your solar panels. Simple and free to connect by entering your login in our app.

For more information, email us at info@stroohm.be or contact your account manager.