Electric vehicle charging and V2G developments

In early July 2026, the Fleet Electrification Forum highlighted the importance of home‑charging for commercial fleets, noting that domestic tariffs can halve charging costs compared with public fast chargers. The discussion also introduced Heliox’s H60D, a dual‑outlet 60 kW DC fast charger designed to serve two vehicles simultaneously while reducing hardware costs and complying with U.S. manufacturing standards.

By late July, the focus shifted to bidirectional charging, showing how electric vehicles can act as distributed storage assets. The capability allows EVs to supply power to homes or the grid, generating revenue for owners. Automakers such as Ford, General Motors, Hyundai and Volkswagen are rolling out or planning to standardize bidirectional systems, positioning millions of EVs to help balance grid stresses from data‑center loads, extreme weather, and high‑air‑conditioning demand.