BMW has launched Germany's first commercial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system, built around the next-generation iX3 electric SUV. The 2026 model can not only charge but also feed electricity back into the grid.

The project is a collaboration with energy company E.ON. Owners are offered a proprietary bidirectional BMW Wallbox Professional with 11 kW power, a special tariff, and a smart metering system. Once the vehicle is connected, charging and discharging happen automatically.

For every kilowatt-hour fed into the grid, the owner receives €0.40. BMW also pays a bonus of €720, equivalent to roughly 14,000 km of free driving per year. The first 100 buyers get a €700 discount on the charging station.

This technology is made possible by the sixth-generation BMW eDrive with an 800-volt architecture and a 108.7 kWh battery. The WLTP range reaches 805 km. Two electric motors produce 469 hp and 645 Nm, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.9 seconds, and top speed is 210 km/h.

Sales of the BMW iX3 in Europe begin in March 2026. The model is among the new 2026 cars and is priced in Germany at €70,900.