Electric cars can do so much more than quietly whisk us from A to B with zero emissions. With their ability to not only store electricity from renewable sources of energy, but also feed it back into the grid, they will become an indispensable component for a renewable 24/7 energy supply.
Bidirectional charging and, in particular, vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G) use the storage capacity of vehicle batteries to make our energy system more flexible, more efficient and more cost effective.
At The smarter E Europe, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, the special exhibit Bidirectional Charging will be presented for the first time from May 7–9, 2025 in Munich. In hall C6, right next to the Power2Drive Forum , you can see for yourself how visions become reality:
This special exhibit offers you the perfect opportunity to delve deeper into these technologies and engage with leading minds in the industry.
Bidirectional charging is the answer to some of the energy transition’s most pressing challenges. Here are just some of the key advantages:
Vehicle owners can also reap the enormous benefits. Smart charging and discharging technology not only reduces electricity costs, but can also even extend battery service life. Renault and The Mobility House are demonstrating how bidirectional charging works in practice. In France, owners of V2G-enabled vehicles can charge them for free if the vehicle battery is available to the energy system. From 2025, this model is set to be rolled out in Germany and the UK, too.
From technical articles and studies to webinars and podcasts – make sure you seize this opportunity to expand your knowledge and explore the versatile potential of bidirectional charging.
Podcast: The Future of Energy Integration: Bidirectional Charging and Multi-Level Batteries
Podcast: Bidirectional Charging: Is Europe Ready for the Revolution?
We would like to thank all our partners and sponsors who have made this special exhibit possible: