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Leapmotor confirms vehicle-to-grid testing in Australia, eyes Amber collaboration

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 2 sources

First reported by 7NEWS · 14 September at 4:24 pm

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7NEWS·Broadcast news·14 September at 4:24 pm

Leapmotor confirms vehicle-to-grid testing in Australia, eyes Amber collaboration

The Chinese automaker has undertaken preliminary bidirectional-charging tests locally, but hasn’t confirmed when the tech could become available here.

Read at 7NEWS →
CarExpert·Motoring press·14 September at 3:20 pm

Leapmotor confirms vehicle-to-grid testing in Australia, eyes Amber collaboration

The Chinese automaker has undertaken preliminary bidirectional-charging tests locally, but hasn’t confirmed when the tech could become available here.

Read at CarExpert →

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The quick read

  • Leapmotor has undertaken preliminary bidirectional-charging tests in Australia.
  • The company is exploring collaboration with Amber to bring vehicle-to-grid technology to market.
  • Leapmotor's vehicle-to-grid technology promises to unlock new revenue streams and increase the value proposition of electric vehicles.
  • The company's move into vehicle-to-grid technology is a clear attempt to differentiate itself from other EV manufacturers.

For dealers: Australian dealers need to understand the implications of Leapmotor's vehicle-to-grid technology on their business model and be prepared to adapt to the changing market.

AI-assisted summary of the coverage below — check the original reporting before relying on specifics.

ADME commentary

The ADME angle

Leapmotor's confirmation of vehicle-to-grid testing in Australia directly threatens the existing business model of local dealerships, as it promises to unlock new revenue streams and increase the value proposition of electric vehicles.

The fact that Leapmotor is exploring collaboration with Amber suggests that the company is serious about bringing this technology to market, and is willing to work with local partners to make it happen.

What it means for the order bank

Dealers who fail to adapt to this new technology risk being left behind, as consumers increasingly expect to be able to charge their cars and feed energy back into the grid.

The Chinese automaker's move into vehicle-to-grid technology is a clear attempt to differentiate itself from other EV manufacturers, and to establish a leadership position in the Australian market.

Competitor response

Other manufacturers, including local players, will need to respond quickly to Leapmotor's move, or risk losing market share to this new entrant.

Dealers should be preparing now to handle the influx of customer inquiries about vehicle-to-grid technology, and to educate their sales teams on the benefits and capabilities of this new system.

Taking action

This week, dealers should reach out to their Leapmotor representatives to request more information about the company's vehicle-to-grid technology, and to express their interest in being part of the rollout of this new system.

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