Mercedes-Benz launches bidirectional charging pilot in Germany with €1,990 wallbox and annual payments
By Eve
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a bidirectional charging programme in Germany, offering the first 500 customers a wallbox valued at €1,990, a €250 voucher, and an annual bonus exceeding €500. The initiative enables electric vehicle owners to feed energy back to the grid and earn revenue from their vehicles at home.
Why it matters
This manufacturer led vehicle to grid rollout demonstrates commercial viability of bidirectional charging infrastructure and creates a new revenue model for EV owners, potentially accelerating demand for compatible charging hardware and grid services.
Source
- Original title
- “Earn Money at Home with Your Electric Vehicle: Mercedes-Benz Launches Bidirectional Charging in Germany”
- Published
- 14 October 2026
- Updated
- 15 October 2026
- Also covered by
- electrive.com
In this story
- Topic
- EV Charging
- Place
- Germany
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