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-directional char

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