diff --git a/.github/workflows/website.yml b/.github/workflows/website.yml
index aa29bd4d2..efcfe29e1 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/website.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/website.yml
@@ -24,6 +24,9 @@ jobs:
       - name: Build docs
         run: make install docs
 
+      - name: Remove .gitignore to allow brands.json to be committed
+        run: rm templates/evcc.io/.gitignore
+
       - name: Deploy to evcc.io repo
         uses: peaceiris/actions-gh-pages@v3
         with: