Munich-based e-mobility start-up EcoG will be unveiling its standard-compliant bi-directional charging technology in collaboration with Infineon at the Power2Drive industry trade fair in Munich this week. The solution offered by EcoG has been thoroughly tested with vehicle manufacturers and complies with the new ISO 15118-20 standard, ensuring universal bidirectional charging compatibility. This eliminates the need for technical agreements during development, benefiting both charging stations and vehicle manufacturers.
EcoG’s software has been designed to be compatible with all vehicle-to-grid-capable (V2G) vehicles, including those still in development. Additionally, EcoG handles interoperability tests with vehicle manufacturers, streamlining the process for all parties involved.
As a core member of the industry association CharIN, EcoG has actively contributed to the development of the ISO standard’s application description over the course of several months. This standardization marks a significant milestone, making the technology scalable for the first time. Recent tests conducted by EcoG using a prototype based on the standard have successfully demonstrated the interoperability of their technology.
Johannes Hund, the founder and CTO of EcoG, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “The successful implementation of bi-directional charging in accordance with ISO 15118-20 is a major leap forward. This paves the way for future mass-market adoption, as customers can now be confident that their wallbox will be able to communicate with any V2G-enabled vehicle in the field.”
Jörg Heuer, the co-founder and CEO of EcoG, emphasized the significance of this development, saying, “This is crucial for the role of electric vehicles in the energy transition. On one hand, users will increasingly have the flexibility to charge their vehicles wherever they are, and on the other hand, it contributes to the short-term stabilization of the power grid—a win-win situation.”
In late 2022, EcoG successfully concluded a Series A funding round, raising six million euros and welcoming new investors, BayBG and Lindner Group, to support its future endeavors.
