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Grid agency allows electric cars to send power back to the grid, but industry says the rules are still too complicated

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First reported by The Driven · 2 October at 12:26 pm

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Grid agency allows electric cars to send power back to the grid, but industry says the rules are still too complicated

Germany will allow batteries in electric cars, homes and businesses to take power from the grid and feed it back. But industry says the changes don't go far enough. The post Grid agency allows…

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← Newsroom/EVs & hybrids

Grid agency allows electric cars to send power back to the grid, but industry says the rules are still too complicated

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 1 source

First reported by The Driven · 2 October at 12:26 pm

Who's covering this — 1 article

EV specialists: 1

Image: The Driven

The quick read

Germany will allow batteries in electric cars to take power from the grid and feed it back, but the industry says the changes don't go far enough.
The technology could increase the appeal of electric vehicles to consumers and drive sales and market share gains.
The industry's response to the changes suggests that there may be limitations to the technology's adoption and impact.
Australian dealers may want to consider stocking more electric vehicles with vehicle-to-grid technology to meet growing consumer demand.

For dealers: The development of vehicle-to-grid technology in electric vehicles could increase their appeal to consumers and drive sales, making it an important consideration for Australian dealers.

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The ADME angle

The German grid agency's decision to allow electric cars to send power back to the grid is a significant development that could impact the Australian automotive market, particularly in terms of the potential for vehicle-to-grid technology to increase the appeal of electric vehicles to consumers.

This technology could be a key differentiator for electric vehicle manufacturers, allowing them to offer a unique value proposition to customers and potentially driving sales and market share gains.

However, the fact that the industry is saying the changes don't go far enough suggests that there may be limitations to the technology's adoption and impact, at least in the short term.

What it means for the order bank

The ability to send power back to the grid could be a major selling point for electric vehicles, particularly for consumers who are looking for ways to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint.

As such, Australian dealers may want to consider stocking more electric vehicles with this capability, in order to meet growing consumer demand and stay ahead of the competition.

Competitor response

Other manufacturers may respond to this development by accelerating their own vehicle-to-grid technology plans, which could lead to a surge in electric vehicle sales and a shift in market share.

Australian dealers will need to be prepared to respond to these changes, by adjusting their sales and marketing strategies to stay competitive.

Taking action

This week, dealers could take the decisive action of contacting their electric vehicle suppliers to inquire about the availability of vehicle-to-grid technology and how it can be integrated into their sales and marketing efforts.

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The DrivenEV specialists2 October at 12:26 pm

Grid agency allows electric cars to send power back to the grid, but industry says the rules are still too complicated

Germany will allow batteries in electric cars, homes and businesses to take power from the grid and feed it back. But industry says the changes don't go far enough. The post Grid agency allows…

Read at The Driven →