What does V2G mean?
V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) refers to bidirectional energy flow between an electric vehicle and the electrical system, allowing electricity to flow both into the vehicle battery and back out again.
What is the difference between V2H and V2G?
V2H (Vehicle-to-Home) means the vehicle supplies energy to a building, for example during expensive electricity hours or power outages.
V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) means the vehicle exports energy back to the grid and responds to grid signals via cloud-based services.
What does V2G-ready mean?
V2G-ready means the charger hardware is prepared to support bidirectional energy flow. It does not mean that V2G services are available today or enabled by default.
Are Easee Charge Max and Charge Pro V2G-ready?
Yes. Easee Charge Max and Charge Pro already include all the hardware required for bidirectional charging and are therefore V2G-ready.
What hardware makes Easee chargers V2G-ready?
The chargers include a bidirectional power-electronics path allowing current to flow both into and out of the vehicle, PLC communication enabling ISO 15118 negotiation between charger and vehicle, and control electronics with cloud connectivity for safety, logic, and future grid-signal handling. No external modules, retrofits, or hardware upgrades are required.
Is V2G commercially available for everyday consumers in Europe today?
No. V2G is not commercially available for everyday consumers. Availability depends on vehicle support, energy-provider services, and national regulations rather than the charger itself.
Why is V2G not available today, even if the charger supports it?
Actual V2G usage depends on factors outside the charger. The vehicle must support bidirectional charging, the energy provider must offer a V2G service, and national regulations must allow bidirectional energy export and settlement. In addition, only a limited number of EV models support bidirectional charging today, and standards such as ISO 15118-20 are still implemented differently across manufacturers.
Are there two different versions of Charge Max?
Yes. The only difference is metering certification. Charge Max M01 is MID-certified for import only, while Charge Max M02 (and Charge Pro) are MID-certified for both import and export. Both chargers are V2G-ready and support bidirectional power flow and PLC communication based on ISO 15118. There is no difference in V2G functionality between the two generations at the hardware level.
How will this limit Charge Max M01 in practice?
This matters only in markets that require certified export measurement inside the charger. In most scenarios, export is measured elsewhere in the installation, not in the charger itself.
Will Easee chargers need hardware upgrades when V2G becomes available?
No. When the ecosystem is ready, the same chargers will support V2H, V2G export, participation in flexibility or balancing markets, and ISO 15118 features without any hardware upgrades.
Do I need to change anything in my electrical installation?
Most likely, yes. Bidirectional charging requires installations designed for energy export and often additional protective equipment. The exact requirements vary by market and grid operator and are still evolving. Your grid operator must allow energy feed-in, and proper metering need to be in place, similar to what’s required for solar installations.
Always follow local regulations and use qualified electrical professionals.
What V2G-related use cases can be expected in the future?
Future use cases include powering homes during expensive hours or outages (V2H), exporting energy back to the grid (V2G), participating in flexibility or balancing markets, and automatic energy optimization based on electricity price and consumption.