Australian electric vehicle (EV) owners could have access to cheaper electricity and gas following a new program designed to introduce vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging across the country.

Energy company AGL has launched a new national trial of bi-directional V2G technology in partnership with several automakers as it finalises plans to leverage government approval ahead of a potential rollout to customers in 2026.

Auto brands Hyundai , Zeekr , Kia and BYD are working with AGL during the trial, ensuring owners of vehicles from those brands used in testing will not have their warranties voided as a result.

Fifty electrified vehicles – including EVs and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) – will be used as part of the testing over a 12-month period, with participants given a discounted bi-dire

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