In the context of V2X, the trend of Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), connectivity is gaining momentum, particularly concerning charging or discharging the vehicle battery. V2H and V2L technologies allow electric vehicles (EVs) to supply power back to the home or an external load, turning EVs into mobile power sources. V2G technology, on the other hand, allows EVs to feed power back into the grid during peak demand periods, effectively using the vehicle’s battery as a distributed energy resource.

The potential of these technologies is immense. They can contribute to the stability of the power grid, optimize the use of renewable energy, and potentially reduce energy costs for EV owners. Furthermore, using EVs as mobile power sources can provide flexibility and resilience in power supply, which can be particularly valuable in situations like power outages. However, realizing these potentials depends on various factors, including the development of appropriate infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and advancements in battery and charging technologies.

Vitesco Technologies is already working on new products (e.g. bidirectional on-board chargers) allowing V2X features making the vehicles ready for future energy storage-related purposes.