The rules for charging an electric vehicle (EV) in Denmark are changing dramatically from 1 January 2026, and it’s a huge win for EV drivers!For years, the core financial benefit of having a home charger came from the tax refund (elafgiftsrefusion). This process was managed by Charge Point Operators (CPOs), who charged a monthly fee to administer the rebate.
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The New Reality: January 1, 2026
The complexity ends soon. From January 1, 2026, the electricity tax drops to the EU minimum, meaning the refund is disappearing. The tax administration will become irrelevant—meaning you do not have to buy a charger and an expensive monthly subscription from select chargepoint-providers. All that matters is charging at the right time.
This provides significant freedom of choice for the EV driver! You can choose any charger you want, or even charge from regular sockets. Your primary goal is optimizing for cost, and Gridio offers the perfect app-solution for this new era.
Gridio: Your Full Digital Smart Charging Solution
With the Refund gone, Gridio provides you with a full digital smart charging solution. Gridio integrates with major EV brands, including Tesla, Volkswagen, Škoda, Audi, Seat, Cupra, BMW, Mini and Mercedes-Benz. We communicate directly with your vehicle using our car-company partnerships to read your current state of the battery, and send smart commands ensuring your EV charges when energy is the cheapest and cleanest. This is a completely digital process, requiring no extra hardware.
Your EV is Safe with Official Integration
Unlike most other providers who rely on unofficial, reverse-engineered app solutions, Gridio offers Official Smart Charging through direct OEM integration. This matters for several reasons: your EV and battery are safe, with no risk to your warranty, and authentication is secure without the risk of exposing personal car credentials. Because we have support from car company tech teams, we can ensure reliable smart charging and prevent unexpected outages often caused by unofficial access or car updates.
Maximize Your Solar Investment with Gridio Solar-Charge
For solar owners, the old tax refund system was often a headache, creating a conflict where it was sometimes cheaper to sell your solar and buy grid power. That conflict is now gone.
In 2026, the profitability of solar charging is maximized by avoiding high Grid Tariffs and VAT when you buy electricity. Gridio helps you capture this full value by integrating with your inverter, digitally, and charging your car with solar surplus. You don’t need extra physical hardware like CT clamps—Gridio is the software that closes the loop, maximizing the return on your solar investment and battery life.
Unlock Your Car’s Potential with Gridio
Here’s all you need to do:
- Download Gridio
- Pair your EV officially in the Gridio app.
- Set your "ready-by" time.
Gridio automatically smart charges to the cheapest rates, avoiding expensive peak spot prices and tariffs. In Denmark, the average EV driver saves up to DKK 100 using Gridio today.
The Gridio service is available for as low as DKK 25 per month, making it a no-brainer investment. The great part? You can try it for free for 1 month first to ensure you get what you pay for—and more.
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