While implementing Vehicle-to-Grid might sound simple, it’s anything but trivial. It all starts with the vehicle and the right charging station.

Many manufacturers are already focusing on electric vehicles with V2G technology - the future is clear. The first V2H and V2L solutions are paving the way for vehicle batteries to later feed energy back into the grid. Here is an overview.

The technology is one thing; the regulatory framework is another matter entirely. Germany is also catching up in this field, while the UK is already further ahead in this respect. The Netherlands is also playing a very active role in bidirectional charging.

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) is emerging as a key innovation at the intersection of electric mobility and the energy market. But what does current research reveal about its true potential, its impact on the grid, and the challenges that still need to be addressed?

Our energy future began with a cup of coffee. However, the electricity for this did not come from a distant power station – but from an electric car in the underground car park. In 2015 in the first German vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot project ever, the technology company used the battery of a Nissan Leaf as an additional energy source for the home network of its building.

The year 2023 marked a significant turning point: bidirectional charging gained momentum in Germany. Our own projects have demonstrated that the charging technology is already functioning successfully today. However, the absence of legal frameworks still hinders its practical application. Such frameworks are essential for the Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology to truly take off. Policymakers have recognized the urgency of this issue; now, concrete actions and clear signals are needed. The time to act is now.​