Track charging costs. Save on taxes.
The GoBD-compliant app for freelancers and company car drivers. Document every charging session and export directly to DATEV.
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The tax office wants receipts. You don't have any.
Since 2026, every charging session must be documented individually. Without proper records, you're losing real money.
The Problem
- Receipt chaos at tax time - documents lost, money gone
- Complicated allowance calculation for home charging
- No overview of business vs. private trips
- Employer demands proof — you only have estimates
The Solution
- Automatic cost tracking - Every charge documented and categorized
- One click: DATEV export - Direct import for your tax advisor
- Business vs. Private - Clean separation at a glance
- Reimbursement proof - Ready-made reports for employer or tax office
Never miss a deduction again
Built for freelancers and entrepreneurs who want to maximize their EV cost deductions.
Never search for receipts again
Every charge is automatically recorded and documented. No more paper chaos and Excel spreadsheets.
Tax office ready from day 1
GoBD-compliant, audit-proof recording. You'll be prepared for the next audit.
DATEV Export
One click and your tax advisor has all the data in the right format.
Deduct more, calculate less
34 ct/kWh allowance for home charging automatically calculated. Maximize your refund.
One click – All charges recorded
go-e Charger is automatically detected. Never manually enter charging sessions again.
Business vs. Private
Clean separation at the push of a button. Only business charging sessions are exported — the tax office sees exactly what's deductible.
Your wallbox, automatically documented
Since January 1, 2026, the monthly flat rate for home charging is history. Only actually documented charging sessions are deductible. With LadeKosten's automatic wallbox integration, every charging session is recorded seamlessly — without any manual effort.
Never enter manually again
- Charging sessions automatically detected and logged
- Real-time monitoring: power, kWh, session data
- Background sync approximately every 15 minutes
- Push notification when charging is complete
go-e Charger Home
7.4 kW
Power
23.6 kWh
Energy
Supported Wallboxes
go-e Charger
Home & Gemini
AvailableEasee
Home & Charge
PlannedWallbox
Pulsar Plus
PlannedSetup in 3 steps
Same WiFi
Connect your iPhone to your home WiFi. The app finds your wallbox automatically.
One tap
Confirm the connection. From now on, all charging sessions are automatically recorded.
Sit back
Background sync every ~15 min. Push notification when charging is complete.
100% local. No cloud.
Communication between the app and wallbox runs exclusively over your local WiFi. No registration, no server, no data leaving your home.
GoBD-compliant audit log includedEverything at a glance
Clear design that leaves nothing to be desired
Analytics
Charging Sessions
Record
Calculate your savings
With the 34 ct/kWh allowance for home charging, you can save real money. How much do you charge at home?
Yearly home charging
3,600 kWh
Deductible per year
1,224 €
Calculation: 3,600 kWh × €0.34/kWh = €1,224 deductible costs
for tax filing
instead of hours
Offline capable
Your data stays with you
Get in early
Your feedback shapes the app
It's that easy
From charging to tax receipt in three steps
Add vehicle
Enter your license plate and optionally connect your wallbox for automatic tracking.
Record charging sessions
Record each charging session manually or let the wallbox integration do the work.
Create export
Export as PDF for your records or as DATEV CSV for your tax advisor.
LadeKosten vs. Alternatives
Compare for yourself: Why LadeKosten is the smartest solution for your charging cost documentation
| Feature | LadeKosten | Excel / Spreadsheet | Tax Advisor Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time spent per month | 5 minutes | 2+ hours | 0 min (but costs) |
| Cost per year | from €7.99 | €0 | €300+ |
| GoBD-compliant | |||
| DATEV Export | |||
| Wallbox integration | |||
| Allowance optimization | Extra charge | ||
| 100% Offline |
Time spent per month
Cost per year
GoBD-compliant
DATEV Export
Wallbox integration
Allowance optimization
100% Offline
* Prices and time estimates based on average values from our users
Detailed Comparisons
What our users say
What our beta testers say
As a freelancer, charging cost billing was always a hassle. With LadeKosten, I now have everything in one place - and my tax advisor loves the DATEV export.
Patrick J.
IT Consultant, Frankfurt am Main
Finally an app that understands what freelancers need. The allowance calculation saves me time every month and I know exactly what I can deduct.
Sandra M.
Architect, Munich
My wallbox is automatically detected - I don't have to enter anything anymore. And the GoBD compliance gives me security for the next audit.
Zemir B.
Master Craftsman, Kelkheim
After three years of Excel chaos, I finally switched to LadeKosten. I get the annual price back with a single correct deduction.
Lisa R.
Marketing Consultant, Berlin
Save €1,200 per year – from just €7.99
A single correct deduction pays for the price. Starting at just €7.99 per year — for up to €1,200 in tax savings.
14-day free trial
Try all features free and without obligation — no credit card required
Basic
Perfect to get started – 1 vehicle
- 1 vehicle
- Unlimited charging sessions
- PDF Export
Pro Yearly
All features – only €1.67/month
- Unlimited vehicles
- Wallbox Auto-Sync
- DATEV Export
- GoBD-compliant reports
- Allowance optimizer
- Cancel anytime
Pro Monthly
Full flexibility – cancel monthly
- Unlimited vehicles
- Wallbox Auto-Sync
- DATEV Export
- GoBD-compliant reports
- Allowance optimizer
- Cancel monthly
Save 58% with the yearly plan
A note on pricing
From €7.99 per year — less than a cup of coffee per month. This allows me to keep developing the app, build new wallbox integrations, and keep support running. No VC money, no tracking, no ads. Just an indie developer building an app he uses every day.
14-day free trial with full functionality. Subscriptions renew automatically but can be canceled at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is LadeKosten for?
- LadeKosten is designed for anyone who uses their EV for business: freelancers, self-employed professionals, and employees with company cars. If you want to deduct charging costs from taxes or get reimbursed by your employer, you need complete documentation since 2026 — and that's exactly what this app is built for.
- Is the app really GoBD-compliant?
- Yes. All entries are stored in an audit-proof manner and cannot be changed or deleted afterwards. This complies with the principles of proper bookkeeping (GoBD) and is recognized by the German tax office.
- What is the home charging allowance?
- Since January 1, 2026, you can claim €0.34/kWh as an electricity price flat rate when charging your company car at home. The old monthly flat rate (€70/€30) has been abolished. LadeKosten automatically calculates the new rate and documents all charging sessions in a GoBD-compliant manner.
- Does the app work offline?
- Yes, all data stays on your device. There's no cloud requirement and no registration needed. Your sensitive financial data never leaves your smartphone.
- Which wallboxes are supported? (Public Beta Q2 2026)
- We currently support go-e Charger (Home and Gemini) via local WiFi. The wallbox is automatically detected and charging sessions are recorded without manual effort. More manufacturers (Easee, Wallbox) coming soon.
- How does the DATEV export work?
- With one click, you export all charging sessions as a DATEV-compliant CSV. Your tax advisor can import this file directly into DATEV - no manual transfer necessary.
- What is the PDF export?
- The PDF export creates a clear summary of your charging sessions as a print-ready document. Ideal for your own records, reimbursement requests to your employer, or as proof for your tax return.
- Can I cancel at any time?
- Yes, absolutely. All subscriptions can be canceled at any time through the App Store or Google Play. There are no hidden deadlines or cancellation fees. Your recorded data remains on your device even after cancellation.
- Is there a free trial period?
- Yes! You can try LadeKosten for 14 days free and without obligation. All premium features are available during the trial. You'll only be charged after the trial period - and only if you don't cancel beforehand.
- What happens after the 14 days?
- After the trial period, your chosen subscription is automatically activated. You'll receive a reminder beforehand. If you don't want to continue, simply cancel within the 14 days - completely free and without giving a reason.
LadeKosten is designed for anyone who uses their EV for business: freelancers, self-employed professionals, and employees with company cars. If you want to deduct charging costs from taxes or get reimbursed by your employer, you need complete documentation since 2026 — and that's exactly what this app is built for.
Start your tax-friendly charging documentation now
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