V2G
Vehicle-to-Grid Charging in Australia
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology is transforming how Australians think about energy.
Turn your EV into more than a car
Vehicle-to-Grid, or V2G, allows a compatible electric vehicle to charge from the electricity grid and send stored energy back when it is useful. With the right vehicle, bidirectional charger, electricity connection and energy service, an EV can help power a home, make better use of rooftop solar and support the electricity grid during periods of high demand.
V2G has moved beyond small technical demonstrations in Australia. JET Charge has been part of Australia’s vehicle to grid story from the start. We helped deliver the country’s first V2G trial in 2020, and we’re now delivering REVS2, Australia’s largest commercial V2G deployment, with up to 130 electric vehicles across the ACT Government fleet.
What is vehicle-to-grid (V2G)?
V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) lets electric vehicles do more than just move. It’s a new kind of energy solution where your EV can store energy and send it back to your home or the grid. Your EV can charge as usual, but it can also send power back – helping you use stored energy when it matters most.
Welcome to bidirectional charging in Australia. And to a future that’s more efficient, flexible, and renewable than ever before.
V2G, V2H and V2L: what’s the difference?
Term
Where the power goes
Typical use
Vehicle-to-grid
(V2G)
From the vehicle back to the electricity grid
Supporting the grid at peak times, potential revenue for fleets and households
Vehicle-to-home
(V2H)
From the vehicle into a home or building
Running a home on stored solar energy, or as backup power
Vehicle-to-load
(V2L)
From the vehicle straight to an appliance
Powering tools, camping gear or equipment through a plug on the car
REVS2: Australia’s largest commercial V2G deployment
In October 2026, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced $4 million in funding for JET Charge to deliver Realising Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Services 2 (REVS2).
REVS2 at a glance
- Up to 130 EVs and bidirectional chargers across the ACT Government fleet.
- $4 million in ARENA funding, with JET Charge delivering the project.
- A three-year trial, running through to 2029.
- Australia’s largest commercial V2G deployment to date.
“We know vehicle-to-grid technology works – we helped show that in the original REVS project, now we need to prove it makes commercial sense. If we can help fleets reduce their operating costs by supporting the grid, that’s a business case any CEO can get behind. For JET Charge, it’s about speeding up the EV transition, and REVS2 can bring those benefits to many more Australian businesses.”
Tim Washington
CEO, JET Charge
Why REVS2 matters
The original REVS trial proved V2G works. REVS2 is about proving it works for business.
Many of the vehicles in the trial support in-home health services. They’re on the road during the day, then parked at ACT Government buildings overnight. That’s exactly the kind of predictable, everyday fleet routine where V2G could make the most sense. The trial will test:
Commercial value
Can fleets earn revenue or cut operating costs by connecting their EVs to the grid?
Grid support
Can parked vehicles help ease pressure on the grid during periods of high demand?
Real-world operations
Does it work in a busy working fleet, not just in a best-case scenario, while vehicles still meet their transport needs?
Market readiness
Can a trial at this scale give vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators the confidence to invest in V2G?
ARENA is encouraging industry to engage with REVS2 along the way, rather than waiting for the final report. If you manage a fleet and want to understand what V2G could mean for your vehicles, we’d love to talk.
Where V2G Stands in Australia Today
V2G is real – but it’s not widely available just yet.
Here’s where things are at:
- The standard is now in place: The Clean Energy Council (CEC) can now certify V2G-compatible chargers
- As of March 2026, only 3 chargers have been certified, but more EV charging brands are looking to bring models into Australia.
- Only a limited number of EVs currently support V2G, like the Nissan LEAF, and select Mitsubishi, BYD, KIA, Hyundai and Volkswagen models.
What do I need to use V2G?
01.
A V2G-compatible vehicle
The vehicle must support bidirectional energy transfer through its charge port, communication protocol and vehicle software.
02.
A compatible bidirectional charger
A conventional home EV charger cannot export energy from the vehicle. The bidirectional charger must be compatible with the vehicle’s connector and communication protocol
03.
Network connection approval
Export limits, phase configuration, inverter settings, site capacity and remote-control requirements can vary between networks.
04.
A participating energy retailer or service
Being technically able to export does not necessarily mean the exported energy will be optimised or financially rewarded.
05.
A suitable electrical installation
A licensed professional should assess the switchboard, supply capacity, metering, solar system, existing battery, cable route and any backup-power requirements.
06.
Manufacturer-supported use
Supported use may depend on the approved charger, software, program or operating conditions. Warranty treatment is one of the issues currently being examined through larger Australian V2G projects
JET Charge is powering
real-world V2G
We’re not just testing, we’re proving what’s possible.
Realising Vehicle to Grid Services (REVS)
JET Charge led the tech rollout for the ACT’s REVs Trial, one of the world’s largest V2G pilots.
REVS2, ACT
Delivering Australia’s largest commercial V2G deployment, with up to 130 EVs and bidirectional chargers across the ACT Government fleet.
South Australia Power Networks
JET Charge teamed up with SAPN, Mitsubishi, and Wallbox to bring bidirectional charging to Australian homes.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
It’s when your EV can both charge and discharge – allowing it to act as a battery for your home or the grid.
V2G powers your home or the grid. V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) powers individual appliances or tools – great for camping or emergencies. V2L is currently available on vehicles like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the KIA EV6.
CHAdeMO is a plug type used in some older Japanese EVs, like the Nissan LEAF. It was the standard when the Wallbox Quasar 1 launched, which is why that charger only works with CHAdeMO-compatible vehicles.
But things have moved on. Most EVs coming into Australia now use the CCS2 plug. That’s why the next-generation Quasar 2 will support CCS2 – making it compatible with a much wider range of vehicles.
V2G is progressing, but a few key pieces still need to fall into place:
– The Wallbox Quasar 2 needs to be certified by the Clean Energy Council (CEC)
– EVs that support CCS2-based V2G need to be more widely available
– Each state’s energy distributor must approve the technology for use
The tech is here. Now it’s about ticking the final boxes.
Even with a national standard in place, V2G still needs the green light from each state’s distribution network service provider (DNSP). Every DNSP has its own approval process – so being approved in one state doesn’t guarantee approval in another.
That’s why the Wallbox Quasar 1 was only available in South Australia – and why the Quasar 2 will go through a similar process, state by state.
Right now, the Wallbox Quasar 1 is the only V2G charger that made it through certification – but it’s no longer in production and only works with CHAdeMO.
We’re actively working with other manufacturers to bring more V2G-ready hardware to Australia. Watch this space.
Think of your EV as a battery on wheels.
With V2G, you can:
– Charge your car during the day (using solar if you’ve got it)
– Discharge back to your home at night
– Cut down your energy bills and reduce peak-time reliance on the grid
That’s the path to lower energy costs – and a smarter, more sustainable setup at home.
