On April 24, MAN Truck showed bidirectional charging in real-world use at a logistics site in Germany. The demo used a battery-electric MAN eTGX truck with a 480 kWh battery. The technology lets electric trucks not only use electricity but also store it and send it back when needed. This can help reduce costs and sup

On April 20, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla announced that the Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla Powershare Gateway and Tesla Universal Wall Connector have been approved for participation in PG&E's residential Vehicle‑to‑Everything (V2X) program, marking a milestone for bidirectional EV integration in Califo

On March 20, Nissan and Motability Operations announced a strategic partnership to explore Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology using the new Nissan LEAF, aiming to help EV drivers reduce electricity and overall driving costs.
The Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology can help reduce pressure on the power grid during peak tim

On March 18, BMW revealed the second Neue Klasse model i.e., the all-new i3 50 xDrive, a D-segment electric sedan  following the all-new iX3, a D-segment electric SUV. It has dual motors (front and rear), which generate output of 469 hp and 645 Nm of torque.
BMW i3 based on the 3 Series will be built at BMW’s Munich

On November 28, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it is accelerating the global rollout of its advanced Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) energy services.
In Europe, Hyundai Motor Group is launching a commercial V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) service in the Netherlands. The customer enrolment will start at the end of 2025. The V2

On November 18, Stellantis showcased its Pro One segment i.e. customizable electric and combustion vans under its CustomFit program at Solutrans 2025 in Lyon, France. The models include the Citroën ë-Berlingo, Peugeot E-Expert, Opel Vivaro Sportive, and Fiat e-Ducato Van.
Stellantis is also part of the EU-funded EVVE

On November 13, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Nissan, and Fermata Energy announced they are collaborating on a first-of-its-kind demonstration integrating EVs and bi-directional chargers with a multi-customer microgrid to provide grid support and enhance energy resilience.
PG&E has been testing two 2020-21 Nissan

On November 11, NIO announced that Svenska kraftnät has now approved its Power Swap stations as part of the Swedish frequency regulation system. This means that NIO’s automated battery swapping infrastructure can now officially contribute to stabilizing the Swedish electricity grid. 
NIO’s Power Swap stations can now

On November 13, Ampere and Centrale Nantes, France, launched the third phase of their joint research chair focused on propulsion systems, energy management, and diagnostics for EVs.
Created in 2016 with Renault Group, this partnership has helped improve EV performance while lowering costs, making electric mobility mo

On October 9, Mercedes-Benz showcased the ELF experimental charging vehicle. It is designed for local carbon dioxide-free driving, smart charging, and resource efficiency, representing a new step toward greener mobility.
The company aims to make charging efficient, intelligent, and eco-friendly by developing advanced

Nuvve Holding Corp., a company focused the development of V2G technology, announced that it was awarded another contract with Sourcewell, a government organization that developed a cooperative purchasing program with more than 75,000 participating agencies. Traditionally, these public agencies would go through a leng

On September 10, BMW Group and E.ON launched Germany’s first V2G solution for private customers. With bidirectional charging, the BMW iX3 can not only draw power but also feed electricity back into the grid, turning EVs into everyday energy storage units.
Through the BMW Wallbox Professional and E.ON’s energy managem

On September 9, Volkswagen Group’s subsidiary Elli presented its first pilot project for bidirectional (“Bidi”) charging in private homes at IAA Mobility 2025.
The project centers on an 11 kW bidirectional charger, developed with CUBOS, that connects home solar power, the EV, and the grid through Elli’s modular softw

On September 8, Preh announced that it has presented a center console concept and onboard charger with V2G functionality at IAA Mobility 2025. In the 2025 center console concept, the smartphone is placed under a transparent area. The most important functions are displayed and selectable via corresponding icons on the

On August 5, BMW Group announced that it will showcase their latest models at two key locations, Summit and Open Space, during IAA Mobility 2025. The main BMW Group stand will be at the IAA Mobility Summit in Hall A1 at Munich’s exhibition center, starting September 8, 2025.
A major highlight will be the public debut

On July 22, ChargeScape, a joint venture between BMW, Honda, Ford, and Nissan, announced a partnership with PSEG Long Island to enroll electric vehicles (EVs) in the utility’s Peak Load Reduction program. 
Designed to alleviate strain on the power grid during summer months, the initiative will leverage ChargeScape’s

A group of four companies announced that their strategic collaboration has resulted in the first commercial deployment of an interoperable vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging solution under the ISO 15118-20 international standard. The four companies are Hubject, a developer of Plug&Charge technology to improve EV charging

On June 5, Renault, MyWheels, and We Drive Solar, announced its partnership with the Municipality of Utrecht, to launch Europe’s first large-scale Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) car-sharing service. The project helps support a cleaner, more efficient energy system in a city where 35% of rooftops already have solar panels.
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On May 22, Business Region Göteborg announced that the PEPP (Public EV Power Pilots) project, which explores the use of parked electric vehicles to share energy with the grid, has completed the trials with test cars at Volvo Cars in Gothenburg, Sweden and now moving into its next phase. The project is funded by the S