Vehicle to grid
Electric cars from Mercedes-Benz Will Support ‘Vehicle-to-grid’ (V2G) from 2026. As a result, they can not only be recharged, but also supply power from their batteries to the house or energy grid.
The V2G Technology Will Initially Only Be Available in Germany, France and the United Kingdom, Says Mercedes-Benz. Theofy Electric GLC that Mercedes Announced This Month Will Be the First Mercedes Car to Support This Service. Other Models Should Become available later, Including the Cla That was unveiled Earlier This Year.
With V2G Technology, plug-in cars can be used as a home battery. They draw power from the grid when energy prices are low and can later use it for household appliances When Electricity is Exensive. Cars with this technology can also return surplus power to the grid for a fee. That should reduce the burden on the power grid.
In order to use this so-called mb.charge service, cars must use special v2g charging stations. This includes a Wall Box from Manufacturer The Mobility House.
It is not known when the service will Become available in the Netherlands. It is also unclear how much much much costs and whiteher v2g also works if customer because to use other charging stations or energy suppliers.