Hyundai Motor Group Expands EV Energy Services with Vehicle to Grid and Vehicle to Home

• Hyundai Motor and Kia expand Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) services, enabling electric vehicles (EVs) to store, supply and share electricity with grids and homes
• Launch Korea’s first Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) pilot service for customers, supporting Jeju’s renewable-energy goals
• Expand Europe’s EV energy services by advancing from Smart Charging (V1G) service to bidirectional V2G capabilities, starting with the Netherlands
• Broaden Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) services in the U.S., turning EVs into emergency backup power and energy-storage solutions
• New initiatives reinforce Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to sustainable mobility and global carbon neutrality

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is accelerating the worldwide rollout of its advanced Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) services. These solutions enable electric vehicles (EVs) to store, supply and share electricity with homes and power grids, redefining the role of EVs as essential components of the global energy ecosystem.

The expanded services include Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) services in Korea and Europe, and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) service in the United States. These initiatives highlight the Group’s commitment to expanding the role of EVs beyond mobility and contribute to more efficient, renewable-based energy systems worldwide.

“V2G services are expected to provide EV customers with a new mobility experience related to their energy life. Through the domestic and overseas V2G services, we aim to strengthen the competitiveness of EVs while also playing a pivotal role in leading the eco-friendly mobility market and future energy market.” – Hokeun Chung, Executive Vice President of Future Strategy Division, Hyundai Motor Group

V2G Pilot Service in Korea: Leveraging EVs as Flexible Grid Resources

In Korea, the Group will launch the nation’s first V2G pilot service in Jeju Island by the end of 2025, using Kia EV9 and Hyundai IONIQ 9. The initiative addresses Jeju’s renewable-energy oversupply issue by leveraging EVs as flexible grid resources that can return stored electricity to the grid.

This public–private collaboration emphasizes the joint effort between government and industry to advance V2G technology in Korea. The Group, as the project lead, oversees the technology verification of V2G and manages the overall operation. Jeju Special Self-Governing Province supports regulatory and policy improvements essential for implementation. Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) facilitates the integration of EVs into the distribution grid, while Hyundai Engineering focuses on analyzing charging station operations and exploring future service enhancements.

Participants can charge their EVs when energy prices are low and discharge electricity when prices rise through Jeju’s real-time energy market, supporting grid stability while helping reduce overall energy costs. Following the pilot phase, the Group plans to expand V2G services nationwide in cooperation with government and municipal partners.

V2G in Europe: Reducing Costs and Unlocking New Value

In Europe, the Group is expanding its customer-centric energy solutions by introducing a commercialized V2G service in the Netherlands. As the first OEM to launch a customer-focused V2G service, this initiative builds on the Smart Charging (V1G) service introduced earlier this year. Customer recruitment for the V2G service will begin at the end of 2025.

The V2G service leverages bidirectional charging technology and chargers compatible with Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Customers subscribing to a tariff plan from the Group’s utility partners can benefit from automated V2G scheduling, which optimizes charging during low-rate periods and enables the sale of surplus energy back to the grid during peak-price times. This not only reduces electricity expenses for customers but also unlocks new value by actively participating in energy trading.

This initiative also underscores the Group’s contributions at the national level. In the Netherlands, where electricity prices are high and the power system is increasingly variable, the V2G service enhances Hyundai Motor and Kia EV accessibility while aiding in the stabilization of the electricity grid. Moreover, it plays a pivotal role in facilitating the expansion of renewable energy across the country by supporting grid flexibility and reliability.

Initially the service will be available for Kia EV9 and Hyundai IONIQ 9, with plans to expand coverage to other EV models. The Group also aims to roll out the V2G service to other European countries, further advancing customer convenience and supporting the region’s transition toward smarter energy systems.

V2H Service in the U.S.: Enhancing Energy Security and Savings

In the U.S., the Group will launch its Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) services in the near term, enabling EVs to provide energy solutions during natural disasters such as large wildfires, routine power outages, or peak-demand periods. The V2H service utilizes EV power as an emergency power source for homes during these critical times, further enhancing household energy resilience.

Kia’s V2H service — launched earlier this year in February 2025 — allows EV9 owners to use their vehicles as reliable household backup power sources. Hyundai Motor will introduce V2H functionality starting with IONIQ 9, while Kia expands its offering to include EV6_[1].

The service enables EV owners to store electricity in their vehicle’s battery during off-peak hours and discharge back into their homes during peak periods, potentially reducing household electricity costs and enhancing energy resilience.

The Group is accelerating its V2X strategy, connecting EVs, energy systems and society in a unified ecosystem. These initiatives are key to transforming the customer ownership experience while promoting efficient, renewable energy use across major markets.