Electric car charging costs have sparked outrage in Belgium after a woman was hit with unexpectedly high bills at a local business park. On 2025-06-18 18:30:00, she parked and charged her electric vehicle twice, spending over three and four hours connected to a charging station.
- Woman parked twice, charged high fees
- Received bills totaling nearly 700 euros
- EV Belgium criticizes excessive charging rates
- Company admits internal pricing error
- Charging stations now closed to public
- Partial refund of 437 euros issued
Her invoices came to a staggering €321.46 and €378.16, prompting her to call the fees “pure theft” in an interview with Het Nieuwsblad. The incident raises questions about transparency and fairness in electric vehicle charging prices across Belgium.
What should drivers know before plugging in their EVs? And how can such steep costs be avoided? Let’s take a closer look.
This case highlights the need for clearer pricing standards and consumer awareness in Belgium’s growing electric mobility sector. Why are some tariffs so high? Could this discourage EV adoption?
- EV Belgium calls the fees “buitensporig” (excessive), citing a €5.60 start fee and €5.58 per kWh rate.
- The charging company blamed an internal setting error and has since closed public access to the stations.
- The woman received a partial refund of €437.16, but the experience remains a cautionary tale.
Belgian drivers should regularly verify charging station rates and report irregularities to protect themselves. Will regulators step in to standardize fees? Only time will tell, but awareness is key as electric mobility continues to grow nationwide.
