Unusual things are happening in Germany between the government and automobile companies...

Unexpected things are happening in Germany between the government and automakers. The executive branch is now slowing down efforts on electric cars, while the manufacturers…

Things are Happening in Germany.../ Reversed Roles on Electric Cars

For years we have witnessed a well-defined scenario. On one hand, the Berlin government determined to support the shift to electric vehicles and thus to assist the EU in setting a 2035 deadline for zero emissions for newly registered cars. On the other hand, automakers, always eager to warn of fatal risks to German manufacturing if European mandates were implemented by the mid-2030s. Now this scenario has changed. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has convinced France to join him in effectively pushing back the 2035 deadline. Meanwhile, automakers, pressured by market shares held by electric vehicles in Germany (34.5%) and France (41%), seem increasingly willing to see battery-powered cars as a Trojan horse to enter the large energy market.

Mercedes also targets two-way communication and the energy market

A small but significant example is the post published on LinkedIn by Mercedes’ number one driver, Ola Kallenius. He explains that “electric vehicles now have a new purpose (beyond just mobility). What could it be, you might wonder? Helping to power the grid!” How? With the bidirectional CHARGE Home Pro Intelligent wall-box, “customers in Germany can charge their cars at home. They can also feed energy back into the grid when needed, by combining an intelligent charging plan with a smart electricity tariff.” Another advantage, adds Kallenius, is that “customers can receive financial compensation for helping to balance the grid. As someone in finance… this is music to my ears.” Immediate praise came from a former competitor like Herbert Diess, former head of Volkswagen Group: “Thanks, Ola, what a journey! Years of hard work, setbacks, and…”

Political opponents. Today, together with Mercedes, we show that cars can be a cheaper source of energy for the grid and consumers.“

Things are happening in Germany…/ New businesses to explore

This is the path Volkswagen has long pursued through Elli, the group’s energy company led by Italian Giovanni Palazzo. The company views electric vehicles as a crucial element in tomorrow’s energy market—especially in a country like Germany, where nearly 90,000 electric cars are sold each month. Germany also has far less stringent regulations in this area than Italy. “We’re proud to see the German automotive industry at the forefront and confident that there will be much more innovation to come,” adds Diess. In short, the transition to electric vehicles, once seen only as a threat, now appears to be the gateway to new business opportunities—particularly valuable amid China’s growing influence in Europe’s automotive market. Electric cars become the key to accessing customers’ homes and discovering new opportunities there.

unit. In Germany and the rest of Europe, but not yet in Italy, where we’re always a step behind.

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