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    Vehicle-to-grid EV connections

    EV chargers which are capable of exporting electricity to the grid or to an electrical installation are called 'bidirectional chargers'. They have 'Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)' technology which enables electricity to be exported from the EV battery to a home, building or the electricity network.

    If you're considering installing a bidirectional V2G EV charger, your installer will need to apply for connection to our electricity network via our Electrical Partners Portal (see the steps below).

    Here's a brief explanation of some common terms when referring to EV charging connections:

    • Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) - the hardware (e.g. a wall mounted EV charger) that is connected to the electricity network to charge an EV battery
    • Vehicle-to-Grid or V2G - EV chargers that export electricity from the EV battery to the grid, with either a full or partial export limit
    • Vehicle-to-Building or V2B - EV chargers that export electricity from the EV battery to a home or building, with minimal export to the grid.

    Important: EVSE that is not capable of exporting electricity to the grid is not considered a Vehicle-to-Grid connection, but rather a 'load' connection. Refer to EV charging & connections information for installers.

    How to apply for connection

    Please note: Before applying, installers should confirm that the V2G device being used has been approved by the Clean Energy Council.

    1. 1 Connection application

      The installer submits the connection application for your EVSE via the Electrical Partners Portal

    2. 2 Connection assessment

      We will assess the application and advise the outcome of the assessment.

    3. 3 Accept connection offer

      Our offer must be accepted before the EVSE connection can proceed.

    4. 4 Installation

      The installation or alteration of any EVSE that will be connected to our network must not start until after the connection offer has been accepted and the connection contract has been formed.

      The installer must submit an Electrical Work Request (EWR) to us within the timeframes outlined in the connection contract once the EVSE has been installed.

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    Get in touch

    If you have a specific question about V2G or V2B, please contact our Solar and Renewables Team at energexgeneration@energyq.com.au