To support the launch of a new Renault 5the diamond firm, through its subsidiary Mobilize, will launch the service Mobilization of V2G : it will allow users to save significantly on their electricity bills thanks to V2G technology, which will enable them to supply electricity to their homes with the help of a car, as well as to resell the electricity on the energy market.

“Thanks to Mobilize V2G, the car becomes an energy reserve. The driver simply needs to regularly connect his vehicle to the Powerbox to optimize his electricity bill and decarbonize his mobility. The cost of charging will be halved on average. In this way, Mobilize promotes more sustainable and affordable mobility”said Corinne Frasson, director of energy services at Mobilize.

Renault 5: bidirectional on-board charger

Future Renault electric cars will be equipped with a bidirectional on-board chargerstarting with the new Renault 5: it will be the first model of the brand to include V2G technology.

This on-board charger features an innovative architecture that integrates on-board reversible electrical components and power management software: this is the key element that will allow you to benefit from the Mobilize V2G service while preserving battery capacity.

In addition to re-injecting electricity from the battery into the electrical grid, the Renault 5 bi-directional charger will also be able to power devices thanks to V2L function, such as an electric barbecue or a vacuum cleaner to clean its interior. All you need to do is connect the adapter to the car’s charging socket to use the 220 volt socket on the go.

Mobilize Powerbox: A two-way V2G charging station

At home, Renault 5 users can choose Powerbox mobilizationand two-way charging station made in France by Lacroix in Maine-et-Loire and developed by Software République (Orange, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics and Thales) together with IoTecha Corp.

The Mobilize Powerbox terminal is able to communicate with the car and the cloud and, depending on the conditions, decide whether to charge the battery or send electricity back to the local power grid. Indeed, it is smart terminal adapts to battery charging needs, internal energy needs, and energy market and public grid incentives.

With power from 7 to 22 kWit will be compatible with all electric cars and plug-in hybrids and will work with Agreement on the mobilization of electric power allowing resell your electricity on the energy market automatically. The smartphone application will allow you to program a bidirectional recharge, specifying the time of its sending and the desired charge level.

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