Daily EV news · Global · 29 April 2026
EV Charging
CCS2 bidirectional charging goes mainstream in Australia with four CEC approved units now available
Australia has moved from CHAdeMO only bidirectional charging to four CEC approved CCS2 vehicle to home systems as of April 2026, covering 95% of new EVs on Australian roads including Tesla, BYD, Kia and Hyundai models. One unit listed on 31 March 2026 is priced at approximately $5,990 including GST, nearly 40% cheaper than earlier offerings. The shift marks the end of trial phases and enables mass market vehicle to grid capability for Australian households.
Why it matters
CPOs and installers can now offer bidirectional charging to the vast majority of EV owners rather than a niche CHAdeMO segment, opening a significant new revenue stream in residential energy management. The price drop to under $6,000 and regulatory approval removes two major barriers to commercial rollout of vehicle to home services.
Electric Vehicles
Volkswagen ID.Polo revealed with 280 mile range and sub €25,000 starting price
Volkswagen has fully unveiled the ID.Polo, an all electric supermini built on the MEB+ platform, promising a 280 mile range and a starting price below €25,000 in Germany. The model will compete with the Renault 5, Mini Electric and Peugeot E-208, with UK pricing still to be confirmed. The car is set to go on sale in the coming months as a key part of VW's electrification strategy.
Why it matters
A sub €25,000 EV from a volume manufacturer signals a wave of affordable electric vehicles entering the market, which will expand the charging customer base and increase demand for convenient, accessible public charging infrastructure across Europe.