Moving Beyond “Just Charging”
Electric vehicles are becoming more than a new way to drive. They are gradually becoming part of how energy is produced, stored, and used.
ISO 15118 is one of the key standards enabling this shift. It allows an electric vehicle and a charging system to recognize each other automatically, exchange information securely, and agree on how energy should flow. This is the foundation for features such as Plug & Charge, where drivers can simply plug in and start charging without cards or apps.
More importantly, ISO 15118 lays the groundwork for future bidirectional energy use, often referred to as Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X).
What V2X Really Means
V2X covers several use cases, including Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Building (V2B), and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). Together, they describe a future where electric vehicles can interact with different parts of the energy system.
In simple terms, V2X means that an EV is no longer only consuming energy. Under the right conditions, it can also supply energy back to a home, a building, or the wider grid.
This has clear potential benefits: better use of renewable energy, improved energy resilience, and more flexibility for users and energy providers. At the same time, it requires careful coordination between vehicles, charging equipment, and energy systems to ensure safety and reliability.
NexBlue’s View: Prepare Early, Move Responsibly
At NexBlue, we see V2X as a long-term direction rather than a feature that can be switched on overnight.
Our focus is on preparing our products for this future while introducing new capabilities in a controlled and responsible way. This means building the right foundations today, without pushing technology into the market before it is ready.
V2X-Ready Hardware Across NexBlue Products
All new NexBlue AC charging products are designed to be V2X hardware ready, including:
- Edge 2
- Edge Max
- Delta
- Delta Max
- Point 2 (UK)
- Delta Max (UK)
Being “V2X hardware ready” means these products are designed from the start with future bidirectional energy use in mind. When market conditions, regulations, and supporting systems allow, V2X functionality can be introduced through software and system validation, without replacing the charger hardware.
Software validation and independent testing
While hardware is the foundation, V2X depends heavily on software and overall system behavior.
NexBlue is currently working with independent third-party testing organizations to validate its implementation of ISO 15118, covering both Plug & Charge and future V2X-related functions.
These activities focus on real-world behavior, including how systems communicate, how energy sessions are negotiated, and how safety and reliability are maintained. This work is ongoing and forms an important part of NexBlue’s long-term technology roadmap.
Preparing for interoperability and market adoption
V2X will only succeed if vehicles, chargers, and energy systems from different suppliers can work together smoothly. For this reason, NexBlue is preparing for scheduled conformance testing to support interoperability across brands, markets, and regulatory environments.
This approach helps ensure that V2X can scale beyond pilot projects and move toward broader adoption.
A realistic path forward
V2X will not be introduced everywhere at the same time, and it will take different forms depending on local energy systems and regulations.
NexBlue’s approach is deliberately pragmatic:
- Design products that are ready for future energy interaction
- Validate technology step by step with independent partners
- Align deployment with market and regulatory readiness
By taking this approach, NexBlue aims to support the transition toward smarter and more resilient energy systems, while remaining realistic about what can be delivered today.