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Mercedes-Benz launches bidirectional EV charging in Germany
Mercedes-Benz, in partnership with The Mobility House Energy, is launching a bidirectional charging service in Germany. Through the ‘MB. Charge Home Pro Intelligent’ package, electric vehicle owners can use their car batteries as intermediate storage for the public power grid. By feeding electricity back into the system during high demand, customers can potentially earn over 500 euros annually. The service initially supports the GLC and C-Class models, with more models to follow via software updates.
In parallel, German cities are testing innovative charging infrastructure to address space constraints in urban areas. Kassel is piloting ‘charging curbs’—integrated connection points built directly into sidewalks—to provide electricity in residential neighborhoods where traditional charging stations might obstruct pedestrian or bicycle traffic. Bad Homburg has also been testing similar technology for approximately one year. These Rheinmetall-manufactured curbs provide up to 22 kW of AC power and are designed to be weather-resistant and heated for year-round use.
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Bad Homburg · Germany · Kassel · Mercedes-Benz · Rheinmetall · The Mobility House Energy
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first 500 customers in Germany who sign a contract by the end of March 2027 can purchase the ChargeLine Bidi wallbox for 1,990 euros instead of the regular 2,990 euros. automobilemagazine.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The service is launching with the fully electric Mercedes-Benz GLC and the new C-Class models. automobilemagazine.com.tr · www.extratipp.com · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 11-kW DC bidirectional wallbox supports both 400-volt and 800-volt electric vehicle technologies. automobilemagazine.com.tr · www.extratipp.com · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Customers receive compensation for every hour the electric vehicle is connected, regardless of whether it is charging, discharging, or paused. automobilemagazine.com.tr · www.extratipp.com · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mercedes-Benz is introducing bidirectional charging for electric vehicles in Germany in partnership with The Mobility House Energy. automobilemagazine.com.tr · www.extratipp.com · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Users connecting their vehicle for an average of twelve hours daily could potentially earn more than 500 euros in bonuses per year. automobilemagazine.com.tr · www.extratipp.com · www.kreiszeitung.de