Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its push into next-generation EV energy technologies with the global expansion of its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) services. The new initiatives strengthen the role of electric vehicles as mobile energy assets, capable of storing, supplying and trading electricity across homes and power grids.
The rollout includes Korea’s first customer-ready Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) pilot, Europe’s shift to full bidirectional charging, and a broader Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) launch in the U.S. for backup power and energy savings.
Korea: Hyundai & Kia EVs to Stabilize Grid Through V2G
Hyundai will begin Korea’s first V2G pilot on Jeju Island using the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Kia EV9.
The system enables:
- Charging EVs when renewable energy is abundant
- Sending stored electricity back to the grid during peak demand
- Reducing energy costs for EV owners
- Supporting Jeju’s high-renewable energy ecosystem
The pilot will serve as the foundation for nationwide V2G services.
Europe: Commercial V2G Service Launching in the Netherlands
In Europe, Hyundai Motor Group becomes the first OEM to offer a customer-centric V2G service, beginning with the Netherlands.
The bidirectional system will allow EV owners to:
- Automatically charge during low-price hours
- Sell surplus battery energy during peak grid demand
- Lower electricity bills through automated energy-trading
The service will initially support Kia EV9 and Hyundai IONIQ 9, with plans to expand to other EVs across Europe.
United States: EVs as Backup Power Through V2H
Hyundai and Kia are expanding Vehicle-to-Home capabilities in the U.S., turning EVs into emergency power sources during blackouts or peak-demand periods.
- Kia EV9 already supports V2H
- Hyundai IONIQ 9 will add V2H soon
- Kia EV6 (updated models) will also gain V2H functionality
The feature lets users power homes directly from the EV battery and save on energy costs by shifting consumption to off-peak hours.
Pushing EVs Beyond Transport
With these V2X advancements, Hyundai Motor Group is positioning EVs as intelligent energy hubs, extending their value beyond transportation to play a key role in renewable energy storage, grid stability, and household power management.
