Amber Electric and BYD partner on warranty-backed V2G trial in Australia targeting 2026 launch
BYD has agreed to provide warranty coverage for 50 EVs participating in Amber Electric’s ARENA-funded vehicle-to-grid trial in Australia.
Australia adds 1,272 fast-charging sites in H1 2025 as EV infrastructure doubles down
Australia’s EV charging infrastructure continues expansion in 2025, with fast-charging locations reaching 1,272 sites nationwide and over 800 high-powered charging plugs added.
Australia’s ‘hypercompetitive EV market’ creates perfect storm for vehicle-to-grid
Nigel Morris, chief strategy officer at the Smart Energy Council, positions vehicle-to-grid technology as the transformative solution that could leverage Australia’s growing EV fleet for grid stabilisation.
V2G trial in Western Australia demonstrates microgrid integration potential of bidirectional EV charging
Horizon Power will use the findings to develop new products that expand the utility of EVs beyond transportation.
Australia’s EV infrastructure expansion: V2G in the spotlight as federal government targets 10,000 EV chargers
The developments demonstrate strong collaboration between government, utilities and private sector stakeholders in advancing Australia’s electric mobility transition.
AGL launches V2G trial in Australia with four major EV manufacturers
AGL’s announcement comes just days after Origin Energy, Australia’s largest energy retailer, revealed its own V2G trial.
Origin Energy trials Australia’s first vehicle-to-grid EV subscription
The V2G trial is set to commence at the start of next year.
ComEd begins test phase of new Illinois V2G pilot
The pilot, the first of its kind in Northern Illinois, will explore the potential of using V2G technology to power electric school buses while also supporting grid stability when the buses are not in use.
Australia’s New South Wales purchases 151 electric buses for Sydney
The newly acquired electric buses will be deployed to the Leichhardt and Kingsgrove bus depots in the state capital, Sydney.
JOLT: Destination charging incentivising EV uptake and fast-charging a top priority
Research by the Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging network JOLT indicates that EV drivers are actively pursuing destination charging options, which has significantly contributed to the recent increase in the adoption of clean mobility solutions.
