What is vehicle-to-grid technology? Essentially, V2G technology means that electricity is free to flow between an electric car and a home – in both directions. As a result, it can turn an ...

The idea behind behind V2G is to use energy in the batteries of electric vehicles to feed power into a local grid via special charging docks.

But what is V2G technology, why could it change how we drive and when could it arrive in our homes? We’ve been taking a closer look to find out more. What is vehicle-to-grid technology?

The V2G charging port looks, on first glance, similar to what one would use to fill a gas-powered car with gasoline. However, its sophisticated technology provides a way for V2G-enabled vehicles to ...

The idea behind bidirectional charging (the technology behind V2G, or 'vehicle to grid') is to use the energy held in the batteries of electric and rechargeable hybrid vehicles to feed power into ...

What is the bidirectional V2G technology being tested by auto manufacturers? Audi is just the latest in a string of manufacturers to announce work on a bidirectional recharge system.