Bidirectional Charging: Hype or Reality? — Claas Bracklo on the DEKRA Podcast

Is bidirectional charging a realistic near-term solution, or is it still mostly hype? In this DEKRA podcast episode, experts discuss the obstacles to scaling bidirectional charging and where the technology is currently commercially viable.

While the underlying technology is proven, the discussion highlights that large-scale deployment depends on regulatory alignment, grid codes, and interoperability. Vehicles are increasingly viewed as “batteries on wheels,” offering a significant and largely untapped flexibility resource for future energy systems. Real-world examples, including vehicle-to-grid school bus projects in the U.S., show that bidirectional charging can already deliver value.

The conversation also addresses battery degradation concerns, the differences between vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid applications, and Europe’s fragmented regulatory landscape, underscoring CharIN’s role in advancing standards such as ISO 15118-20 and driving global collaboration.