Suppliers trying to dictate what car/charger a customer has doesn't seem like a way to attract customers to me. This isn't to do with the idea of batteries feeding back into the grid is it? I can't imagine why any car owner would want to do that either.
I don't think they're trying to dictate - I presume they need to be compatible and it's a case of the supplier needing to know the state of charge of all of the EVs on that tariff so they can workout the best time to schedule to maximise the use of spare energy.
As you say there's also the option to feed back to the grid (V2G and V2X), but I'm sure that would require a separate agreement / tariff.
But it does seem like a superb opportunity to tap an unused energy-storage resource. The V2X option allows you to use your own EV's energy for your own use rather than feeding the grid, so you won't need to purchase extra batteries as you already have them in the car!
It would obvs. require clever (AI?) managed scheduling based on usage patterns and user schedule requirement input so you didn't end up with a flat battery when setting off in the morning etc. but trials are already well underway
I don't think they're trying to dictate - I presume it's a case of the supplier needing to know the state of charge of all of the EVs on that tariff so they can workout the best time to schedule to maximise the use of spare energy.
I think that article is really struggling to justify any benefits for the end user, although it does point out the obvious "electric vehicles (EVs) could burden the grid.", which I'd suggest is the main reason.
Reserving public charging points isn't going to work, sunbeds and towels come to mind.
... it does point out the obvious "electric vehicles (EVs) could burden the grid.", which I'd suggest is the main reason.
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I think you finally understand💡😀 - it has nothing to do with benefiting the end user but everything to to with the push to net zero; electrifying everything - transport and heating etc with limited resources (hence the smart charging requirement at periods of low demand) and no means of storing excess energy (hence the use of V2G & V2X)
Hopefully there will be a cost benefits of cheaper electricity for people signing up to V2G/X similar to solar panel grid feedback 👍
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