Starting in 2026, Mercedes-Benz bidirectional charging will change how drivers use their electric vehicles. The all-electric GLC will be the first to feature this capability, followed by the CLA series and other models. Germany, France, and the UK will lead the rollout, with more countries joining later.
MB.CHARGE Home Ecosystem
Mercedes-Benz is introducing MB.CHARGE Home, a charging solution that links vehicles, wallboxes, energy tariffs, and the electricity market. The system is built around simplicity and transparency, offering a single point of control.
The setup begins with a bidirectional wallbox supplied by The Mobility House. The same partner provides access to a dedicated green energy tariff and manages the connection to the power grid. Customers also receive support with installation and onboarding, ensuring that everything works as a unified package.
Intelligent Charging and Energy Savings
MB.CHARGE Home is designed to cut household electricity costs while supporting a more stable grid. The system schedules charging based on departure times, desired battery levels, and periods of low electricity prices.
For example, charging typically takes place overnight, when demand is lower and renewable energy share is higher. Customers benefit from reduced costs, while the grid benefits from balanced load management.
Pro Version with Bidirectional Capability
The MB.CHARGE Home Pro version adds full bidirectional functionality. During times of high demand, vehicles can feed energy back into the grid. When prices rise, households can profit by supplying stored electricity, lowering costs and helping stabilize supply.
Management is handled through a smartphone app, which runs processes in the background without requiring constant input. In addition, the vehicle can serve as a home power source in backup systems that use compatible wallboxes.
EVs as Energy Storage Units
Mercedes-Benz is positioning its EVs as part of a broader energy solution. Instead of acting only as consumers of power, they become storage devices that feed electricity back when needed. This approach helps reduce wasted renewable energy by storing excess production and delivering it later.
This bidirectional capability not only benefits households but also contributes to the wider energy transition. By creating decentralized energy storage, electric vehicles can improve the use of wind and solar power while easing pressure on power infrastructure.
Summary
Mercedes-Benz is preparing its electric future with MB.CHARGE Home and bidirectional charging, starting with the GLC in 2026. Customers will be able to manage energy more intelligently, lower household electricity bills, and turn vehicles into active components of the energy grid.
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Source: Mercedes-Benz
