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Dutch Senate adopts ERE legislation: what happens next? - ERE Certificaten Nederland

Earning money with your charging point is a major step closer: the Dutch Senate has adopted the law on ERE certificates, removing parliamentary uncertainty.

ERE Registratie Editorial 3 April 2026 3 min read
RED III regulation ERE

On 31 March 2026, the Dutch Senate adopted bill 36.766 implementing RED III for the transport sector. The bill was adopted by sitting and standing vote. That completes the parliamentary stage and removes an important hurdle for the Dutch ERE system.

For EV drivers, that matters because this law strengthens the legal basis for compensation linked to home charging and other forms of electric transport. Registering now still makes sense, especially because compensation applies retroactively from 1 January 2026.

How did the Senate vote?

According to the Dutch Senate dossier, the following groups voted in favour of the bill:

  • GroenLinks-PvdA
  • Volt
  • ChristenUnie
  • CDA
  • SGP
  • D66
  • SP
  • VVD
  • Fractie-Van de Sanden
  • OPNL

The following groups voted against:

  • FVD
  • PvdD
  • PVV
  • JA21
  • BBB
  • Fractie-Visseren-Hamakers
  • Fractie-Walenkamp
  • Fractie-Beukering

Absent were:

  • 50PLUS
  • Lid-Van Gasteren

The full status overview and voting breakdown are available on eerstekamer.nl.

What was discussed on 24 March?

During the Senate debate on 24 March 2026, the main themes were administrative burden for businesses, practical implementation, and the broader impact of RED III on the transport sector. Senators also raised questions about fuel prices, the energy mix per transport segment, and how certain renewable feedstocks are assessed.

FVD senator Kemperman submitted two motions:

  • a motion to delay sanctions and protect small and medium-sized businesses
  • a motion requesting an independent cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment

The State Secretary advised against both motions. Both were rejected on 31 March. A debate summary is available on eerstekamer.nl, and the motions were also published in the official Senate dossier.

What happens next?

Adoption by the Senate does not mean every part of the law is already formally in force. According to the legislative dossier, these steps still follow:

  1. Royal Assent by the King
  2. Countersignature by the State Secretary for Infrastructure and Water Management
  3. Publication in the Official Gazette
  4. Entry into force at a time to be determined by Royal Decree

That final step matters: the formal commencement date has not yet been fixed.

What does this mean for EV drivers?

For individual EV drivers, the practical message is broadly unchanged, but the level of certainty is higher. The law has now been adopted by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. That makes it much clearer that the ERE scheme will proceed and that compensation for home charging is no longer dependent on an unresolved parliamentary vote.

What remains important is that compensation applies retroactively from 1 January 2026. In most cases, there is no reason to wait for formal entry into force. If you register now, you can still claim compensation for earlier charging sessions in 2026, provided registration is handled correctly and on time.

Conclusion

With the 31 March vote, the ERE legislation has moved a major step forward. Parliamentary approval is complete, both motions were rejected, and the remaining steps are mainly formal.

Want to benefit from ERE certificates for home charging? Read more about what ERE certificates are or register now.