Sweden pushes vehicle‑to‑grid technology as electric‑car growth stalls

Sweden’s electric‑vehicle market is losing momentum, falling behind neighbours such as Denmark and Norway. In June, just over 40% of new passenger cars were electric, compared with nearly 70% in Denmark and 96% in Norway. Analysts attribute the slowdown to policy uncertainty, including the rapid removal of the climate bonus and shifting tax incentives.

Mobility expert Christer Ljungberg argues that the next breakthrough for Swedish EVs lies in vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) technology. Because cars are parked about 97% of the time, their batteries can store cheap electricity when supply is abundant and feed power back to homes or the grid when demand and prices rise. This could provide owners with compensation, reduce strain on the electricity system, and turn EVs into active energy resources rather than mere transport devices.

Ljungberg calls for clear, long‑term policy support to accelerate V2G deployment, suggesting that coordinated charging and discharging could help balance the grid as Sweden expands renewable generation.