Bidirectional EV Charging Plugs into the Grid (Download)
Today, electric vehicles (EVs) have more in common with grid-scale energy storage than traditional cars. They’re evolving into complex, software-defined energy platforms, equipped with advanced computing, connectivity, and grid-interaction capabilities that extend their role beyond transportation.
This shift takes on more importance when considering how to integrate millions of EVs into aging electrical infrastructure. The challenge is significant: In the U.K., for instance, a typical residential street with 30 homes might draw 100 to 150 kW in the evening during peak charging times. If even a third of these households charged EVs simultaneously at 7 kW, you’re potentially doubling the local power demand, requiring a major upgrade to power distribution networks.