A 12-month trial in Exmouth has demonstrated that electric vehicles can be used as flexible grid assets to help manage peaks and troughs in electricity demand. Conducted by state-owned Horizon Power, the trial tested a bi-directional charging management system that used parked EV batteries to both absorb excess generation and supply power back to the […]
Carmakers and energy companies across Australia are accelerating work on bidirectional charging – the capability for electric vehicles (EVs) to not only draw power from the grid but also feed electricity back into it, into a home, or to other devices. Often described as “batteries on wheels,” this technology promises to support grid stability, unlock […]
Australia’s transition to electric vehicles is entering a new phase: owners could soon be paid to feed energy back into the grid as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trials move from lab to driveway. Energy retailer AGL has launched a national trial of bi-directional charging in partnership with automakers and aims to move to a wider customer rollout […]
Origin Energy this week confirmed a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot in partnership with BYD and charger supplier StarCharge. The program will select 50 participants to receive a subscription package that bundles a BYD Atto 3, a StarCharge V2G Halo bi‑directional charger and a dedicated energy tariff. The trial is scheduled to begin in January, and Origin […]
Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape is undergoing rapid change, driven by surging EV sales, enhanced public and private sector investment, and a concerted push to modernise Australia’s energy infrastructure. While progression is evident, the pace is tempered by ongoing challenges around infrastructure density, grid integration, and consumer confidence. This article offers a clear, current […]
Australia in the Picture: Why This Matters for EV Owners Down Under Australians have watched the electric vehicle (EV) landscape evolve rapidly, with charging networks expanding, battery costs trending downward, and government and industry leaders seeking to accelerate adoption. Mercedes-Benz’s latest solid-state battery developments, while not a consumer product today, could reshape how far EVs […]
Introduction As electric vehicles (EVs) become a bigger part of Australia’s streets and roads, understanding the batteries that power them is essential for buyers, owners, and policy-makers. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have established themselves as the dominant technology, delivering the range, performance, and reliability Australians expect from modern EVs. While Li-ion remains the workhorse, ongoing research […]
Electric vehicles are reshaping more than transport – they are redefining how Australians produce, store and trade electricity. Terms such as V2L, V2H and V2G have entered the conversation, but they can be confusing. Here’s a clear, practical guide to what these acronyms mean, how they interact with home solar and the grid, and what […]
Enphase Energy has lifted the curtain on its latest product: the IQ Bidirectional EV Charger, a DC bidirectional charger designed to provide vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability. The announcement represents a meaningful step in the evolution of home energy systems, positioning private EVs as flexible distributed energy resources – but as ever, the details […]
Battery health is one of the most talked-about issues holding Australians back from switching to electric vehicles. While modern EV batteries are engineered to last the life of a car for most owners, uncertainty about degradation, repairability and resale value remains a barrier – particularly for buyers in the second-hand market. This week the NRMA […]
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