diff --git a/templates/definition/meter/shelly-3em.yaml b/templates/definition/meter/shelly-3em.yaml
index 043d3569d..643d1b1c6 100644
--- a/templates/definition/meter/shelly-3em.yaml
+++ b/templates/definition/meter/shelly-3em.yaml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ render: |
     source: http
     uri: http://{{ .host }}/status
     jq: .emeters | map(.power) | add
-  {{if eq .usage "grid" -}}
+  {{- if or (eq .usage "charge") (eq .usage "grid") }}
   energy:
     source: http
     uri: http://{{ .host }}/status