Polestar and Danish EV charging firm Clever have launched a joint bidirectional charging project, which will test ‘vehicle-to-everything’ (V2X) in selected homes across Denmark, allowing participants to test out vehicle-to-grid (V2G), vehicle-to-home (V2H), and backup power technologies. The project is one of many similar initatives being piloted across the world as the industry looks towards technologies such as V2G becoming commonplace within EV and energy ecosystems. Other recent examples include a Dutch pilot scheme being operated by Vattenfall, Hyundai, and Kia.
The pilot scheme, which will run until late 2026, will put the Polestar 4’s bidirectional charging abilities to the test across three key use cases: powering the home from the car’s battery during peak demand (V2H), feeding EV battery energy back to the grid (V2G), and providing backup power during outages via so-called islanding mode. The first two carry real financial appeal, as drivers could store cheaper off-peak energy in their vehicle and either draw on it to avoid peak-rate charges at home, or sell it back to the grid for a profit.
Henrik Bang, Managing Director of Polestar Denmark, commented:
“In the future, the electric vehicle will not only transport people, but also energy. If electricity prices are high or the energy supply fails, the vehicle can become your power bank for the home or grid, reducing everyday energy costs and, in many cases, supporting increased use of renewable energy. This is a huge opportunity that puts consumers and their cars at the centre of the green energy transition.”
Christina Fink, CEO of Clever, added:
“We are now taking V2X from a vision of the future to everyday reality. Denmark will be one of the first places where the electric car not only uses electricity but can also deliver it back to the home and the electricity grid when needed. In 2027, the ambition is for Clever to launch the first commercial V2X solutions. This is the beginning of a new chapter, where the electric vehicle battery can both create value for the electric vehicle owner and strengthen the energy system.”
