diff --git a/templates/definition/charger/victron.yaml b/templates/definition/charger/victron.yaml
index 529563d16..1bd524012 100644
--- a/templates/definition/charger/victron.yaml
+++ b/templates/definition/charger/victron.yaml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ products:
     description:
       generic: EV charging station
 requirements:
+  evcc: ["sponsorship"]
   description:
     en: Charger has to be in manual mode and Modbus has to be configured for ID 100.
     de: Wallbox muss sich im Modus "Manual" befinden und Modbus ID 100 konfiguriert sein.