Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology is transforming how Australians think about energy.
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.
Where V2G Stands 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
No V2G chargers are certified yet, but brands like Wallbox are preparing launches
Only a few EVs currently support V2G, like the Nissan LEAF and select Mitsubishi models
Wallbox Quasar 2, compatible with the CCS2 plug, is expected in Australia in 2025
Powering Real-World V2G
We’re not just testing, we’re proving what’s possible.
We’ve helped deliver:
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.
South Australia Power Networks
JET Charge teamed up with SAPN, Mitsubishi, and Wallbox to bring bidirectional charging to Australian homes.
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FAQs About V2G in Australia
What is Bidirectional Charging?
It’s when your EV can both charge and discharge – allowing it to act as a battery for your home or the grid.
What’s the difference between V2G and V2L?
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.
What’s the difference between CHAdeMO and CCS?
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.
What’s holding V2G back in Australia?
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.
What is distribution network approval?
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.
Are there any other V2G chargers available in Australia?
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.
How does V2G save me money?
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.
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