G’day – and welcome to the practical side of electric motoring. Owning an EV in Australia is increasingly straightforward: quieter drives, lower running costs and a growing public charging network. But public charging brings an element of shared responsibility. Unlike a servo forecourt with dozens of pumps, many EV charging sites are limited in number […]
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G): Transforming Electric Vehicles into Distributed Energy Resources: parked cars become mobile batteries that can power homes, support the electricity network and, in many cases, generate revenue for their owners. For Australians – with among the highest rooftop solar penetration in the world and a fast-moving transition to renewables – V2G promises a practical, […]
Australia is moving quickly to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging network, driven by a mix of federal programs, state initiatives and private investment. The aim is to reduce range anxiety, support longer trips between regional centres and make EV ownership more practical outside metropolitan areas. While most Australians continue to charge at home, public […]
Origin has as announced a landmark pilot with BYD and StarCharge to deliver what it bills as Australia’s first Vehicle‑to‑Grid (V2G) electric‑vehicle subscription. The trial, slated to begin in 2026, pairs a BYD Atto 3 with a StarCharge bi‑directional Halo charger and a smart Origin tariff that will provide free home charging for participating drivers […]
Australia’s EV charging landscape is entering a decisive phase. Federal and state commitments, private-sector activity and rapid technological advancement are converging to expand charging access, tackle apartment-building constraints, and trial grid-interactive capabilities such as vehicle-to-grid (V2G). For Australians considering the switch to electric, or those tracking national policy and market shifts, recent developments signal both […]
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 […]
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