Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with The Mobility House to launch a Europe-wide partnership focused on integrating electric vehicles into the energy grid through advanced smart charging technology.
This collaboration introduces both unidirectional (V1G) and bidirectional (V2G) charging solutions for private households, marking a significant step in making EVs not only a mode of transport but also a tool for grid stabilization and renewable energy usage.
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With V1G, EVs charge intelligently when electricity is cheapest or most renewable, while V2G allows vehicles to feed power back into the grid, unlocking financial rewards for owners and supporting a more stable, greener energy system.
Mercedes-Benz will gradually roll out these services alongside new electric models, starting with intelligent scheduling of home wallbox charging during periods of peak renewable energy generation.
The Mobility House contributes its expertise in battery integration and energy market participation, while Mercedes-Benz provides seamless integration into its vehicle ecosystem. Together, they aim to turn electric cars into mobile energy storage units, optimizing grid usage, reducing costs, and accelerating the transition to clean power.
A key highlight is the potential scale: just two million V2G-enabled EVs in Germany could prevent nearly half of renewable energy curtailments and save the power system hundreds of millions of euros—benefits that could be passed on to all electricity consumers.
This partnership builds on a long-standing relationship, including their joint venture Enbase Power GmbH, and underscores a shared vision for smart, sustainable mobility and energy innovation.
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