Overview
- AGL opened recruitment on Wednesday for a year-long pilot involving 100 Australian EV owners, launching in Melbourne.
- The first 50 participants will receive discounts on bidirectional chargers, while another 50 must join with compatible equipment already installed.
- Supported vehicles come from Hyundai, Kia, BYD and Zeekr, with carmakers agreeing to warranty provisions to address battery degradation concerns.
- Participants can charge off-peak or from rooftop solar, power their homes, and export surplus electricity for account credits to help support grid stability.
- Returns may vary widely, with 7NEWS citing a standard plan where a full charge costs about $18 but exporting earns roughly $1.16, even as an ARENA study projected much higher potential earnings.