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"More than 30 electric vehicle (EV) models that can do bidirectional charging
are about to be unleashed on the world, but in Australia there are just three
and they come with a big price tag.
The full electric Nissan LEAF and Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid Outlander can
both do full bidirectional charging into the home, a single load, or the grid.
But these models, which use the old CHAdeMO charging technology, are being left
behind as Australia shifts to Combined Charging System-based (CCS) technology.
Nissan has announced CCS-based bidirectional charging from 2026 in the UK,
however.
For buyers wanting to future proof their EV purchase the only alternative on
the market today is the Ford F-150 Lightning. But that comes with a
$160,000-plus price tag.
Globally, there are eight EV models in production today that support
bidirectional charging, according to the ARENA study.
In addition to the Nissan LEAF, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Mitsubishi Outlander,
the other models currently in production are the Tesla Cybertruck, three GM
vehicles, and the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric in France.
Another 25 models are either announced or have demonstrated bidirectional
charging capability."
I’m one of the 30,000 people in Australia who has a V2G capable car. I’ve been
waiting nearly ten years now. There are only 11 people so far who actually have
working V2G for their Nissan Leaf, as part of trials in South Australia and
Canberra. I sure hope they eventually offer something for the rest of us.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
