Mercedes-Benz launches bidirectional EV charging service in Germany

Mercedes-Benz is offering German EV owners compensation for feeding stored battery power back to the grid, starting with homes without solar systems and planning expansion to additional vehicle models and markets.

First covered Oct 14, 2026 · 3:32 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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28d PV Magazine Mercedes-Benz launches bidirectional charging in Germany — Mercedes-Benz has launched a bidirectional charging service in Germany, allowing EV owners to earn payments by supplying power to the grid.

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Appeared in: 2026-10-15 (#16)

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