Battery flexibility has emerged as a high-value asset in today’s volatile European energy markets. Asset owners and investors increasingly recognize that real profits come not just from participating, but from mastering multi-market trading.

To some, bidirectional charging still sounds futuristic and revolutionary: electric vehicles that not only recharge, but also feed electricity back into the grid when needed. In Europe, there are high expectations for this technology to drive the energy transition and stabilize the power grid. But despite all the enthusiasm, there are also many misconceptions and myths surrounding V2G.

In this blog post, we clarify these issues with scientific facts, practical examples, and tips on how you can better understand the opportunities offered by bidirectional charging.

Can energy be traded like stocks? The short answer is yes—only here, the “stocks” are called spot, futures, OTC, and PPAs. In this overview, we show you how prices are actually formed in energy trading, where the risks lie, and how renewables, battery storage, and intraday strategies open up opportunities—including a mini-glossary of key terms such as merit order, balancing group, and control energy.

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.

How smart and bidirectional charging impact EV battery health

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.