CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The use of electric vehicles in India will no longer remain limited to travel. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and the Kerala State Electricity Board have begun work on a technology through which electric vehicles will be able to supply power to the electricity grid when required. The technology is called vehicle-to-grid, or V2G. Its objective is to provide additional support to the grid when electricity demand rises and to make energy management more effective.
Under this technology, an electric vehicle battery is not only charged with electricity, but with the help of a suitable bidirectional charger and control system, the power stored in the battery can be sent back to a home or the electricity grid. This could help manage higher electricity demand in the evening, improve the use of solar energy and increase the stability of power supply. IIT Bombay’s Grid Integration Lab has worked on technical testing and pilot projects in this direction.
To implement the project in Kerala, an agreement was signed between IIT Bombay and the Kerala State Electricity Board in July 2025. Under this, the practical viability of the technology, its impact on the power grid and the possible economic benefits for consumers are being studied. However, the claim of a 30 per cent reduction in electricity bills cannot be considered a proven general outcome for every consumer. Actual savings will depend on the vehicle battery, charging arrangement, electricity tariffs and the pattern of use.
According to experts, V2G technology could make electric vehicles an active part of the energy system in the future. Its wider use will require suitable charging infrastructure, technical standards and economic incentives.
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