The Hyundai Motor Group volume brands, Hyundai and Kia, are offering smart charging options in collaboration with the British company Kaluza. The grid-supportive smart charging initiative will be launched internationally, starting in the UK. The offer introduces the integration of smart charging control into the group’s digital ecosystem, primarily within the Kia App and the myHyundai App. These new features will simplify smart charging and, in the future, enable vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications planned for Hyundai and Kia from 2027 onwards.
The Hyundai Motor Group announced in July this year that it would launch a new umbrella offering called AllDayEnergy, bundling all services related to smart charging, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H). These intelligent energy services integrate electric vehicles into domestic power grids and public distribution networks. Initially, smart charging will be enabled to allow drivers to charge when convenient and when electricity is cheapest, while full bidirectional applications will follow in later phases, enabling the EV battery to serve as a temporary storage solution for the public grid (V2G) and home networks (V2H).
The Kaluza energy intelligence integrated into the app allows battery-electric vehicle drivers to control the charging process via their smartphone. Drivers may choose when their vehicle should be ready and can save money by using the cheapest and cleanest energy. The Hyundai Motor Group and Kaluza have natively integrated the charging control into the group’s digital platforms so that drivers can access the features within their familiar app environment.
