The Driven Podcast What V2G means for you | Live from Everything Electric
Nov 19, 2025
Join Robert Llewellyn, a humorous commentator on EVs, along with Tim Barson from Amber Electric, Chow Lee of Origin Energy, and Jane Butler from AGL, as they dive into the exciting world of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. They discuss how parked EVs can support Australia’s grid, the challenges of integrating complex home setups, and consumer-friendly subscription models. The panel also tackles battery health, potential earnings for drivers, and the crucial steps needed to make V2G accessible and trustworthy for everyone.
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V2G Works; The Challenge Is Scale
- Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology works today but the industry is focused on making it easy to use across cars and homes.
- Jane Butler expects broad usability to improve over the next 12–24 months as trials scale and standards emerge.
Bundle Car, Charger And Energy
- Bundle the car, bi-directional charger and electricity into one offer to remove customer complexity and fear.
- Chow Lee says Origin can provide that bundle to simplify decision-making for drivers.
UK Grid Built For One-Way Power
- Robert Llewellyn contrasts UK's grid built for centralised coal plants with the new need for distributed generation.
- He describes DNOs struggling with two-way flows as thousands of small generators appear on the network.