South Australian company develops V2G capability for Mitsubishi PHEV owners

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has collaborated with South Australian EV charging specialists V2Grid Australia to access its newly developed CHAdeMO bi-directional charger, enabling vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities for Mitsubishi PHEV owners.

This technology is the first Australian-developed bi-directional charger available to the market. 

It provides the enabling hardware for existing Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross PHEV owners to take full advantage of bi-directional charging.

MMAL eMobility Manager Tim Clarke said Mitsubishi’s Outlander and Eclipse Cross PHEV models allow Australians to access the benefits of an electric vehicle, including bi-directional charging capability.

“Mitsubishi Motors Australia is proud to be collaborating with V2Grid Australia to enable bi-directional capability for our PHEV customers,” Clarke says.

“V2Grid Australia’s South Australian headquarters provided our team with an opportunity to work hand-in-hand with their software and hardware developers, conduct on-site compatibility testing and confirm our PHEV vehicles and the V2Grid Australia bi-directional charger can deliver vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home capability.

“We are looking forward to discussing further collaboration opportunities with V2Grid Australia as we continue to expand our customer’s PHEV experience beyond the vehicle itself,” he says. 

V2Grid Australia co-founder Matthew Downie said the CHAdeMO bi-directional charger was developed specifically with the Mitsubishi Outlander and Eclipse Cross PHEVs in mind.

“Bi-directional charging delivers a range of opportunities for PHEV and BEV owners and it’s only set to increase in popularity. We wanted to cater for all EV generations, and working closely with Mitsubishi on developing this solution has delivered this,” Downie says.

“The ability to access vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home technology is a game changer for those looking to take full advantage of their PHEV or EV. V2Grid Australia is proud to deliver this product and anticipates significant interest based on initial feedback and pre-orders.

“V2Grid Australia exists to make EV charging and vehicle-to-grid technology accessible and affordable as we continue our commitment to providing solutions to pave the way for a more sustainable future,” he says.

V2Grid Australia encourages parties interested in bi-directional charging to visit its head office, at 144 Hutt Street, Adelaide, to experience the technology first-hand.