diff --git a/evcc.dist.yaml b/evcc.dist.yaml
index 9f091d31d..2ba2a2b87 100644
--- a/evcc.dist.yaml
+++ b/evcc.dist.yaml
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ tariffs:
 
     # type: electricitymaps # https://app.electricitymaps.com/map
     # uri: <uri>
-    # token: <token>
+    # token: <token> # needs to be a token with forecast (not in the free tier)
     # zone: DE
 
     # type: ngeso # National Grid Electricity System Operator data (United Kingdom only) https://carbonintensity.org.uk/