In short: looking for an EV charger grant in Belgium in 2026? As of October 2026, there is no longer any federal tax reduction for a charger installed at a private home: it ended on 31 August 2024. Brussels Environment states that there is no grant for the installation of a charger by a private individual. The benefit that remains is 6% VAT in a home more than ten years old. The real gain then comes from the savings on every charge.
The federal tax reduction ended on 31 August 2024
From September 2021 to August 2024, private individuals could claim a tax reduction for buying and installing a smart home charger powered by green electricity. It was on a sliding scale:
| Installation period | Tax reduction |
|---|---|
| 1 September 2021 – 31 December 2022 | Tax reduction45% |
| 2023 | Tax reduction30% |
| 1 January 2024 – 31 August 2024 | Tax reduction15% |
The reduction was capped at €1,500 per charging point and per taxpayer, and applied to homeowners and tenants alike.
For a charger installed after 31 August 2024, this reduction no longer applies. If you still read ‘45% tax reduction’ on a website or in a quote, the information is out of date.
EV charger grant in Belgium: is there a regional scheme?
In Brussels
Brussels Environment, the regional environment administration, is clear: there is currently no grant for the installation of a charger by a private individual. The only exception concerns chargers for zero-emission lorries. The main tax incentives ended in 2024, except for the ordinary deductibility of investments for businesses.
In Wallonia and Flanders
We have not found any general regional grant for a private individual's charger in 2026. The regions are investing mainly in the public network: Wallonia, for example, plans more than 3,000 public charging points by 2028.
What remains: 6% VAT
This is currently the most tangible benefit for a private individual. The reduced rate of 6% instead of 21% can apply to the supply and installation of a charger when:
- the home has been occupied for more than ten years;
- it is used mainly as a private residence;
- the work is invoiced directly to the private individual by the company installing the charger;
- the customer signs the certificate required for the reduced rate.
In a home less than ten years old, or for a business, VAT is 21%.
| Example: installation at €2,000 excl. VAT | 6% VAT | 21% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| VAT amount | 6% VAT€120 | 21% VAT€420 |
| Total payable | 6% VAT€2,120 | 21% VAT€2,420 |
In this example, the difference is €300. Always check the rate applied in your quote: in our configurator, the question ‘Who is this installation for?’ is there precisely to determine the correct rate.
Company car: the employer often pays
If you drive an electric company car, your employer often covers the cost of the charger and reimburses the electricity used at home. The rules depend on each company's policy. We cover this in our article home charger and company car: who pays for what? and on our page home charger for a company car.
Self-employed and businesses
The enhanced deduction schemes for chargers also ended in 2024. A charger remains a deductible investment under the ordinary depreciation rules. Your accountant can tell you how best to account for it given your status.
The real lever: savings on every charge
Without a grant, a charger pays for itself through the price difference between charging at home and public charging. Two habits significantly increase these savings:
- Charging at the right times: overnight, and in Wallonia also between 11:00 and 17:00. We explain why in when to charge your electric car.
- Using your solar surplus if you have panels: see charging with solar panels.
Our savings calculator works out the annual savings and the payback period for your car and your mileage. For a quote tailored to your home, use the configurator.