Charging & Infrastructure

Australia’s EV Charging Landscape: Progress, Challenges, and the Future of Grid Integration

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 […]

Encouraging Results from Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Trial in Exmouth Boost State Power Distributor

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 […]

Australia Advances Bidirectional Charging Technology for Electric Vehicles

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 […]

Australian EV Drivers to Earn Money with Breakthrough V2G Technology

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 […]

Australia’s Largest Energy Retailer Trials Using Electric Cars to Stabilize Grid for Discounted Charging

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 […]

Navigating Australia’s Evolving Electric Vehicle Charging Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Outlook

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 […]

Mercedes-Benz’s Solid-State Battery Leap: 1205km on a Single Charge within an EQS Test Vehicle

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 […]

Understanding EV Batteries: A 2025 Australian Perspective

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 […]

How Electric Vehicles and V2L, V2H, V2G Technologies Are Transforming Australia’s Energy Landscape

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 Unveils DC Bidirectional Home EV Charger: What Australians Need to Know

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 […]