Bi-directional charging relies on Smart Charging to unlock maximum value.
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Grid Friendly
Drivers manually manage
their charging by setting
timers with incentives to
start at off-peak times.
This reduces cost and
carbon impact but creates
secondary peaks.
Grid Smart
Automated charging. The
schedule is optimised
for lowest cost and can
dynamically respond
to grid signals (V1G) to
give the driver additional
savings. Aligning with
real-time grid renewables
lowers carbon impact.
Smart Home
Level 2 (V1G) + collaborative
optimization with other
home energy assets, e.g.
solar PV. battery, heat
pump (V1H). Maximises
self-consumption of solar
for the cheapest, greenest
charging.
Smart
Bi-directional Home
EV stores and sends
power to the home,
enabling off-peak energy
to be used a peak times
(V2H). Reduces strain and
reliance on the grid.
Smart
Bi-directional Home + Grid
Level 4 (V2H) + EV stores
and sends power to the
grid (V2G). Drivers earn
money for exporting
energy on top of savings.
Maximises energy
flexibility for the grid.