Unlocking Vehicle-to-Grid at Scale - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica discusses the significant potential of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, which enables electric vehicles (EVs) to act as flexible energy storage assets that support electricity grid stability, facilitate renewable energy integration, and reduce charging costs for EV owners. Despite growing recognition of V2G benefits, widespread deployment remains limited due to regulatory and technical barriers. The briefing highlights the European Union’s vehicle type-approval framework as a critical policy tool to unlock large-scale V2G adoption. Transport & Environment (T&E) advocates for introducing a voluntary “V2G-ready” label on the Certificate of Conformity for new EVs, contingent on meeting key requirements: adherence to interoperability standards like ISO 15118-20, compliance with European grid codes, inclusion of onboard chargers capable of DC-AC inversion, and mandated sharing of battery data under the Renewable Energy Directive. Importantly, manufacturers should not impose paywalls or activation fees restricting V2G access. The article