Volkswagen Launches Bidirectional Charging Pilot Project in Sweden

Volkswagen and its partner HagerEnergy GmbH have launched a bidirectional charging pilot project in Sweden in which an entire housing estate is being supplied with power from electric vehicles (EVs), and the corresponding charging infrastructure. The residents of the Stenberg housing estate in Hudiksvall, Sweden, are already benefiting from the new technology.

Bidirectional charging transforms EVs into rolling energy storage.

VW has also announced the first ID. models to support bidirectional charging. 

It will be possible in all new models with the 77 kWh battery (net) and from ID. Software 3.5 or higher.

VW will also be able to activate the function for vehicles that have already been delivered as soon as they have also received the ID. Software 3.5 via an update. 

Imelda Labbé, Volkswagen Board Member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales., says: "We are actively shaping the energy transition with products and services centered around the electric car: With the bidirectional charging function that is now available, we have tailored a new service offering to the needs of our customers. Not only can they save energy costs, but they are also making an important contribution to the sustainable use of energy." 

Volkswagen is one of the first providers of a bidirectional charging solution based on the CCS (Combined Charging System) DC charging standard, which is widely used in Europe.