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InsideEVs
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Andrei Nedelea

RARE PHOTOS: Germany wants parked evs to earn money | Rare Historical Photos

  • Germany’s new rules make it easier for EV owners to earn money by selling electricity back to the grid.
  • Drivers need a V2G-capable car, compatible charging equipment, and the right electricity contract.
  • Nationwide implementation could take until September 2027, and earnings will depend on costs and contract terms.

Your parked car does little other than depreciate and lose you money over time. But that may change if you have an electric car in Germany because the country wants to streamline EVs earning money by supplying electricity back into the grid when it’s needed most.

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