Renting your EV charger to other individuals: is it legal, and how do you go about it?

More and more owners of Easee, Zaptec, Wallbox or V2C chargers are asking the same question: can you rent out or share your charging station with other individuals, and if so, within what legal framework? The answer is yes — and it's simpler than you'd think.

Is sharing a charger between individuals allowed?

Yes. No professional status is required to rent out your Wallbox, Easee or reinforced socket, as long as the activity stays occasional and the income generated remains modest. It works the same way as renting a room on a collaborative platform: an individual can open access to their charger to other drivers, set their own price per kWh, and get paid automatically for every charge.

Tax: do you need to declare this income?

If the income from sharing your charger stays occasional and modest, no specific declaration is generally required, unless you exceed the tax threshold applicable to collaborative-economy income. Beyond that, it must be declared as supplementary income. If you're unsure about your personal situation, the best option is to check with your local tax office — ShareNplug is not a substitute for personalized tax advice.

Managing access and billing in practice

This is the sticking point for most owners who try to go it alone: how do you know who charged, for how long, and how do you get paid without spending every evening on it? On EV owner forums, the same question keeps coming up — RFID card, app, physical key — and every time, the same underlying problem: manually tracking usage and chasing neighbours for payment ends up damaging what used to be a good relationship.

That's exactly the problem ShareNplug solves: the charger stays connected to your account, every session is measured automatically, billed at the rate you set, and the payment is transferred to you within 5 business days — no chasing anyone, no spreadsheet to keep.

What price should you charge?

You remain entirely free to set your own price per kWh. Many hosts start by matching their electricity plan's rate, plus a reasonable margin to cover wear on the installation. ShareNplug takes a 20% commission on each charging session (+1.5% and €0.25 in Stripe processing fees), with no subscription or commitment — you pay nothing if your charger isn't used.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to own my home to share my charger?

No, but if you're a tenant or in a co-owned building, it's recommended to check that installing and sharing the charger doesn't conflict with the applicable regulations.

Can I choose who has access to my charger?

Yes, you stay in control of time slots and access from your ShareNplug dashboard.

What happens if a driver doesn't pay?

Payment is taken automatically via Stripe at the end of each session — you never have to chase a payment yourself.

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