The electrification of commercial vehicle fleets is much more than just a technological shift: it is the strategic response to rising operating costs, stricter CO₂ regulations, and new mobility demands. But it’s not only lower operating costs, tax incentives, and a growing range of vehicle models that make the switch attractive. Integration into the so-called Smart Grid opens up new revenue streams for fleet managers.

In the first half of 2025, we have already seen 389 hours of negative day-ahead electricity prices in Germany – a clear sign that our energy system is out of balance. When the supply of renewable energy exceeds demand and the grid lacks demand flexibility, prices become negative – and clean electricity remains unused or is even curtailed.

Renewable energies are crucial for a sustainable future, but their power generation fluctuates with the weather and time of day. When there is overproduction, plants often have to be switched off, while fossil fuel power plants step in during shortages. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) create flexibility here: they store surplus green electricity and release it again when needed. This reduces the load on the electricity grid and makes efficient use of renewable energy.

In France, V2G seems to be “très facile” in contrast to Germany. Why is vehicle-to-grid so easy to implement in our neighboring countries, and what structural, regulatory and market-related factors play a role?

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.