The smarter E Europe 2025: bidirectional charging in the focus of the energy transition

The energy transition is placing new demands on flexibility and grid stability. Bidirectional charging of electric vehicles plays a central role in this - a topic to which The smarter E Europe 2025 is dedicating a special show for the first time. The trade fair alliance will bring together around 3,000 exhibitors and over 110,000 visitors in Munich from May 7 to 9, 2025.

Electric cars as the electricity storage system of the future

The idea is as simple as it is effective: electric cars spend most of their time unused in everyday life and offer enormous storage capacities. With vehicle-to-grid and other vehicle-to-X technologies, they could serve as flexible buffers in the power grid. Initial pilot projects, for example in France, are already demonstrating the potential in practice. Experts such as Dr. Frank Spennemann (Mercedes-Benz) and Marcus Fendt (The Mobility House) see this as an essential building block for a stable, sustainable energy system.

Special show offers hands-on technology

In Hall C6, visitors can expect a combination of exhibits, live demonstrations and specialist presentations. The special show presents concrete solutions and allows for an exchange with companies, research institutions and political players. Practical examples from Europe will also illustrate how bidirectional charging can be used economically in urban and rural areas.

Specialist forums and guided tours delve deeper into the topic

The trade fair offering will be supplemented by thematic sessions at the Power2Drive Forum and guided tours, which will provide interested trade visitors with in-depth insights into technology, business models and implementation strategies. Cooperation partners such as Eurelectric, FfE and The Mobility House contribute to the breadth of content - supported by sponsors such as Sigenergy and Bi-CCS.