The Driven Podcast: How close is V2G in Australia?
Portia Rooney joins to discuss the global state of V2G, what Australia can learn from leading markets, and what needs to happen next to make it mainstream.
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V2G is here, but Hyundai remains cautious due to safety and reliability concerns
The federal government boasted that EVs with V2G capability would be powering homes before the end of last year. The reality is a little different.
Batteries on wheels: Tesla to finally offer vehicle-to-grid in its EVs
Tesla to finally deliver V2G in its EVs, starting with its biggest vehicle packing a 123 kWh battery pack.
Cupra Born: Can I buy one now and expect it do V2G later?
Cupra Born owners may soon tap into vehicle-to-grid capability already available in Europe, but VW remains silent on when, or if, the feature will be activated in Australia.
Australian network engineer tests V2G with his Geely EX5, offers glimpse of the future
An engineer with one of Australia's largest regional networks is trialling V2G at home with his own Geely EX5 - a taste of the future as households put their foot on the energy transition.
These are the vehicle-to-grid chargers that will be available in Australia in 2025
There are five V2G-enabled chargers that are aiming at the Australian market in 2025. More will come, but the wait continues for EV makers to commit to the technology.
AC or DC? The charger tech choice that may dictate what your V2G future looks like
The future of electric vehicles might one day be a car with its own onboard charger and a built-in electricity supply deal – almost like a phone contract that offers both device and network.Â
Don’t overcomplicate it: South Australia to treat V2G as just another battery
SAPN is officially treating V2G vehicles as batteries, as other energy distributors race to figure out how to handle them before their imminent arrival on Australian shores.
First V2G chargers hit Christmas shelves, but yet to get final approval
The first home electric vehicle (EV) bidirectional-capable chargers are already on the market in Australia, even though they are yet to receive final approval from the industry body.
Batteries on wheels: Energy retailer Amber launches trial for bi-directional EV charging
Emerging energy retailer Amber Electric to trial electric vehicle (EV) smart charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services with residential customers.