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Practical Guide

V2G and Smart Charging: How Far Along?

Grid-scale storage grew 40% to 108 GW worldwide in 2025, and negative power prices are becoming routine in Europe. The direction toward EVs as distributed energy assets via smart charging and V2G is visible, but standardization (ISO 15118-20) and regulatory and warranty barriers keep adoption early-stage. We separate potential from deployed.

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Practical Guide

Battery at USD 108/kWh: The BEV Cost Crossover

According to BNEF, lithium-ion battery pack prices fell to a record-low average of USD 108/kWh in 2025. BEV packs hit USD 99 — below USD 100 for a second straight year — and LFP reached USD 81. Regional gaps are large. We map how falling battery prices move the cost boundary between BEVs and HEV/PHEVs.

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