topic Re: V2H smart charging trial update? in Electric Vehicles

V2H smart charging trial update?

Stephen2Aus — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 04:57:31 GMT

We all know the chargers are almost here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-02-14/electric-vehicle-first-ev-chargers-v2g-v2h-to-arrive-australia/100811130

But we haven't heard from an AGL representative on this forum for a long time.

@liam1where are you? @David_AGL can you perhaps give us an update on this AGL program?

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

Stephen2Aus — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 03:32:34 GMT

Anyone interested in an update should call AGL and ask to speak to "James" from the Energy Management team.

At least, that's what the helpful folks on the phone told me.

I've left a message for James to call me back, and will relay the information here for anyone interested (if I do get a call back that is, as you can see from this thread AGL doesn't appear too interested in engaging with us).

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

David_AGL — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 02:19:40 GMT

Hey @Stephen2Aus , sorry to drop the ball on the communications here! Liam actually left AGL, and I'm working to get our new EVs expert back into this space and engaging again.

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

Stephen2Aus — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 02:56:31 GMT

Thanks @David_AGL

While I'm generally happy with AGL, there are significantly cheaper retailers out there. I joined, and am staying with AGL primarily for the committment to EVs (especially the smart charger trial).

I look forward to it commencing soon, so I can stay a happy AGL customer.

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

David_AGL — Mon, 09 May 2022 07:23:08 GMT

@Stephen2Aus - Pleased to report our new EVs champ @Andy_AGL should be on board here once he's back from some time off, this Wednesday.

In the meantime, it sounds like we're still working through a few tough compliance and technical issues on the V2G side for the trial. We know the delays are frustrating, so I'm sorry for that. Hopefully Andy can shed a bit more light shortly.

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

MikeP — Tue, 10 May 2022 15:52:51 GMT

Thanks for the update @David_AGL . Looking forward to seeing headway on this v2h / v2g topic from AGL and / or jet chargers so I can get this function operational at my home.

Compatible bi-directional PHEV vehicle - check,

50 Amp power supply to installation point in garage - check.

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

Andy_AGL — Fri, 13 May 2022 04:05:12 GMT

Hi @Stephen2Aus and @MikeP, thanks for reaching out to us and it's great to see your interest in V2G/H!

We're just as excited as you are to get the ball rolling on bi-directional charging in our trial; unfortunately, as @David_AGL mentioned earlier, we have run into some complex tech and compliance issues which we are still working through.

At this stage I can't add a lot more I'm afraid, but I'm hoping to have a more substantial update in the next month or two as we work through the kinks.

I'll be sure to post an update in this thread when we have more info that we can share 🙂

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

Jmorley — Mon, 16 May 2022 12:22:22 GMT

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the updates.

How do you register to be part of the trial so when you resolve the compliance issues you can contact people?

Also assuming you guys are aware that Jet charge and going to bring in the charging units and it all seems to be approved now?

Thanks

Jonathan

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

MikeP — Fri, 20 May 2022 01:52:24 GMT

Has anyone seen any progress with this Australian product?

Introducing the Highbury DC - Rectifier Technologies

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

Andy_AGL — Mon, 23 May 2022 07:40:55 GMT

Hi @Jmorley - unfortunately expressions of interest in the V2G trial have closed, we have a (very long) list of interested participants which were gathered last year.

Regarding units being approved; whilst they are approved for sale, they're not yet approved by the Clean Energy Council or distribution networks.

See this excerpt from the ABC article shared at the top of this post:

"The Clean Energy Council (CEC) maintains a database of smart inverters, which is used by distribution networks and other installers as a quick way to determine what's been certified as safe.

But the CEC is still deliberating over how to classify the charger and hasn't yet added it to the database, Mr Washington said.

JET Charge has decided to sell the charger without CEC approval.

A CEC spokesperson confirmed CEC approval was not required for the chargers to be sold in Australia, but added that customers should check with their distribution network before having one installed."

After these approvals there is still a lot of technical development & testing effort required on our end before we're comfortable putting them in customers homes.

I can't speak for Jet Charge personally, but they do have an enquiry form for registering interest in V2G chargers on their website if you're curious about their progress & availability.

@MikeP - we've not seen any progress on the Highbury charger either. Looking at their half-yearly report it says they're planning a bench demonstration of the tech by the end of 2022, so I think it is probably a fair way off being commercially available.

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

MikeP — Tue, 24 May 2022 22:09:59 GMT

Thanks @Andy_AGL,

Do you know what AGL's position is on installing the Jet Charger product as is for domestic V2H (not grid) installation?

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

Andy_AGL — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:35:03 GMT

Hi @MikeP - as a retailer AGL doesn't have much of a say on what you install in your own home, so if you can get your hands on one through JetCharge its more of a discussion to have between your electrician and local distribution network.

If you do end up getting one installed for V2H we'd love to hear about your experience with it in here!

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

MikeP — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:11:57 GMT

Sad news, Quasar 1 production suspended. Quasar 2 first release projected to be end of year. No confirmed Australian approval for V2H/V2G other than SA.

News V2G Wallbox Quasar news release from Jet

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

waynet — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 03:32:43 GMT

Any updates on the start of the trial, the cost of the V2H charger, the availability of chargers and Clean Energy Councill approval for them? I am getting a new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV in 8 weeks time.

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

MikeP — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:26:56 GMT

Hi Waynet, thanks for your post. I too have a 2021 Outlander PHEV I'm
wanting to set up bi-directional charging for. I understand the trial has
finished and was only for BEVs unfortunately. Good luck with the new
Eclipse Cross. Good bones in a new form factor.

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

Zeekr7x — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:16:34 GMT

Hi all,

so this was reported on TV last night as being a confirmed trial?

who’s the lead on this now?

how do we register our intrest.
the news article stated that AGl has Partnered with Kia, Hyundai, Zeekr and BYD

have just spoken to Reps on the phone and no one knew anything about it.
I eventually found out that this project sits with the Energy solutions team.
apparently a web form will be available in the next few days.
“Any” additional info to all the dedicated people here who have been invested for so long would be appreciated.

Re: V2H smart charging trial update?

Andy_AGL — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:04:43 GMT

Hi @Zeekr7x - wow this thread is a bit of a trip down memory lane from when I was working on the old smart charging trial!

Here is a link to the page for the new trial where you can find out more info and send an expression of interest!

https://next.agl.com.au/agl-v2g-trial