BYD and E.ON: 12 cents bonus per kWh for charging at home
With E.ON Home Charge, E.ON charges drivers of BYD electric cars and plug-in hybrids 12 cents per kilowatt hour charged at home. This service requires an appropriate E.ON electricity tariff and a smart meter; new customers receive an additional 80 euros as a one-time bonus.
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In September 2026, E.ON and BYD announced a strategic partnership. A first joint offering was set to launch in Germany in November, with E.ON’s announcement at the time referring to all fully electric BYD models. As of November 2, the offering is available under the name E.ON Home Charge and, according to BYD, also applies to models with Super Hybrid DM technology, namely the brand’s plug-in hybrids. It is available to buyers of new BYD vehicles as well as drivers who already own a BYD. Its launch coincides with BYD’s discount campaign in November.
How the charging bonus works
For each kilowatt hour charged by the BYD at the home wall charger in “Smart Charging” mode, there is a bonus of 12 cents. According to BYD, this rate applies for at least 24 months after the first connection, under the condition known as “First Connection.” In the Mein E.ON app, drivers set when they want to depart and what charge level the car should reach by then. E.ON then automatically controls the charging time within this timeframe. Those who need range urgently can switch to “Immediate Charging,” but no bonus is provided for electricity charged this way.
BYD and E.ON advertise a benefit of around 20 euros per month. Here is an example calculation: If 2,000 kilowatt-hours are charged in smart mode over a year, this results in a 240-euro bonus per year. According to BYD, this amount is neither guaranteed nor capped; the bonus depends on the actual amount of electricity charged using smart control. BYD states that this offer is particularly beneficial for electric vehicles that charge most of their energy at their own home charging station. For plug-in hybrids, the bonus depends on how frequently they are charged at home.
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Requirements and Additional Bonus
The requirement is the E.ON Home Comfort platform with a compatible E.ON electricity tariff that is already in effect, along with a compatible BYD vehicle connected to the app. An intelligent meter is also needed for payment processing. If it hasn’t been installed yet, ordering it is sufficient according to BYD. According to the terms of offer, E.ON covers the cost of installation. A special E.ON wallbox is not necessary; wallboxes from other manufacturers are also acceptable. Customers should check the vehicle’s compatibility before signing the tariff agreement, per BYD.
Those who sign up as new customers through E.ON’s partner site for BYD customers receive an additional 80 euros once at the start, on top of the regular new customer bonus for the tariff. A new customer is defined as someone who was not an E.ON customer at the relevant consumption location in the six months prior to placing the order. The 80 euros are deducted from the first annual bill and are not applicable if the contract ends before the end of the initial term, unless terminated due to a price adjustment. Existing E.ON customers can also use the charging bonus through their own offer, but they are not eligible for the 80 euros or the new customer bonus. BYD and E.ON do not specify what the cost per unit is for this electricity tariff in their communications.
Similar Offers and Further Plans
Mercedes-Benz offered a similar model at the end of September 2026: With MB.CHARGE Home Intelligent and an electricity rate from The Mobility House Energy, 10 cents were credited for each kilowatt hour charged via control at that time.
BYD and E.ON intend to expand their cooperation and develop additional joint offerings. This is expected to include vehicle-to-grid charging in the future, where electric vehicles are integrated into the energy system as flexible energy storage solutions. As early as September, E.ON announced that it would gradually integrate BYD vehicles into the Home Comfort platform, which also allows control of battery storage systems and heat pumps, and that it would expand this offer to other European markets over time.
Do you charge your electric car at home using remote control or with a dynamic electricity rate? Would a bonus of 12 cents per kilowatt hour be enough for you to switch electricity providers?
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