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What is needed to ensure that bidirectional charging ( #V2G/ #V2X ) contributes to energy resilience? An interesting internship opportunity is available, e.g. for a university master's thesis.
(Dutch required)

De Rijksoverheid zoekt: Meewerk- of afstudeerstage bidirectioneel laden en energieweerbaarheid
Meewerk- of afstudeerstage bidirectioneel laden en energieweerbaarheid in Utrecht voor 32-40 uur bij Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

🇺🇸 Car seeks energy partner to work together on exciting projects for the grid. A lasting partnership, based on equality that lifts both parties.
In Europe you could almost find the reverse contact ad:
🇪🇺 Smart energy partner seeks car for joint grid fun.
#V2G

"Consumers will be more motivated when given clear, appropriate incentives. Together, we can expand localized, time-of-use tariffs, allowing EV owners to charge cost-effectively during energy… | Jaap Burger
"Consumers will be more motivated when given clear, appropriate incentives. Together, we can expand localized, time-of-use tariffs, allowing EV owners to charge cost-effectively during energy surpluses and receive appropriate compensation when supporting the grid during peak strain or in times of need. This creates a rare economic alignment: a car becomes an asset that offsets its own operating costs while actively delivering benefits to the public system." A letter well worth reading from Wad…

An excellent report by #UKERC on the much talked-about #V2G project in Utrecht: what it involves, how it’s set up, and what others can learn from it.
And it also shows that it is, in fact, still a pilot scheme:

Volvo's latest EV, the EX60, is designed for #V2G, including the provision of FCR services to help stabilise the grid. While this could result in monthly savings of 500 SEK (€46) per car, it remains to be seen how users would benefit from this.

Vattenfall is launching a #V2G trial in the Netherlands in partnership with Kia and Hyundai. 2 x 40 participants, with a Kia EV9 or Hyundai IONIQ 9, will receive a AC bidirectional charging point and a reimbursement of up to €500 for electricity costs during the six-month trial.

Nissan has found a new charging point partner to launch its #V2G offer in the UK (and later elsewhere in Europe): Valeo
https://www.valeo.com/en/valeo-and-nissan-

Valeo and Nissan Sign a Major Contract for Smart EV Charging with V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid)
Valeo and Nissan Sign a Major Contract for Smart EV Charging with Vehicle-to-Grid. This agreement supports Nissan’s V2G roadmap in Europe.

An important step for standards-based #V2G
"Hyundai completed 🇦🇺's first V2G discharge using the ISO 15118-20 standard with an IONIQ 9 and StarCharge Halo 7.4 kW bidirectional DC charger.
The StarCharge Halo received Clean Energy Council listing in March 2026 and is AS/NZS 4777.2 compliant."

Hyundai IONIQ 9 Completes Australia's First V2G Discharge Using Australian Standard
Hyundai completes Australia's first V2G discharge using ISO 15118-20 with the IONIQ 9 and StarCharge Halo charger. What this means for bidirectional charging rollout.

Yes, big batteries-on-wheels can also do #V2G.
On 24 April, there will be a live stream of a demonstration of a MAN electric truck doing bidirectional charging.
The batteries are bigger, the charging speeds are higher, and there are some interesting use cases involving depot charging infrastructure.

electrive LIVE - V2G in Action: 1. Live-Demo bidirektionales Laden bei Lkw - Apr 24 | RingCentral Events
Get tickets to electrive LIVE - V2G in Action: 1. Live-Demo bidirektionales Laden bei Lkw, taking place Apr 24, 2026. RingCentral Events is your source for engaging events and experiences.

Australian #V2G pilot with Amber will grow from 50 to 1,000 participants, initially with BYD EVs but the scheme may expand to other car brands. BYD provides full warranty for bidirectional charging as part of the project.

ARENA expands Amber project to accelerate vehicle-to-grid rollout in Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is boosting its support for Amber Electric to help take vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) technology to the next stage in Australia. ARENA is providing an additional $13.6 million in funding to expand Amber’s EV charging project, bringing total funding to $16...

Electric trucks can draw on decades of gradual progress in the electrification of passenger cars, and take a giant leap forward in almost a single step: an improved charging standard (MCS) and #V2G technology!

Scania pioneers vehicle-to-grid through Megawatt Charging System for heavy transport
Scania has successfully demonstrated one of the world’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using Megawatt Charging System

Polestar and Clever are starting a #v2g pilot project in Denmark.
This trial involves the use of a DC bidirectional charger, and one of the features is the ability to provide backup power to the home from the vehicle.
I’m curious to see how that backup power function will be implemented. In the photo, I can see an Ambibox DC charger, which is also used in other projects (including Ford a…

Polestar and Clever trial V2X in Denmark - NordiskBil
Polestar and Clever trial V2X technology in Denmark, enabling electric vehicles to supply power to homes and grid

Enphase is preparing to launch its DC bidirectional charger (initially in the US, but works elsewhere too) for #V2G and V2H. It’s interesting to see how they’re focusing on interoperability: any car, any home, any grid

RE: #V2G tariff for Germany is provided by The Mobility House

A new DC bidirectional charger for the German market, developed for The Mobility House. It is the first #V2G charger to support 800V vehicles, such as Mercedes'. Supporting both older and current bidirectional charging standards should make it compatible with a broad range of vehicles.

The Mobility House, EcoG and EV-Tech unveil BiDi Wallbox - electrive.com
In order to adapt bidirectional charging for a mass market, German companies The Mobility House and EcoG have joined forces with Chinese manufacturer EV-Tech.

RE: #V2G pilot in Sweden with Energy Bank and Vattenfall is now scaling to 200 cars

“EVs can power the grid. Why aren’t more of them doing it?”
#V2G

EVs can power the grid. Why aren't more of them doing it?
Bidirectional charging can send power to the grid when it's under stress, and earn money for EV owners. But rolling it out is a challenge.