German regulator clears path for EV batteries to power homes and feed grid

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Published 1 Oct 2026, 10:45 BST1 min read

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Germany's energy regulator on Thursday issued new rules allowing electric vehicle owners to use car batteries to power their homes or feed electricity back into the grid, a breakthrough for vehicle-to-grid technology after the agency revised its draft following industry criticism.

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