Munich/Dresden.
Following the announcement of their expanded collaboration in the field of smart energy and home charging solutions on May 18^th this year, BMW and SOLARWATT are now presenting their joint offering.

For BMW, the integration of the vehicle into the home energy system is a key component in the further development of electric mobility. With the electric drive technology of the Neue Klasse, the electric vehicle becomes an active part of the home energy network and thus takes on a new role – going beyond mere mobility.

It serves as an additional energy storage unit and is seamlessly integrated into the SOLARWATT home energy management system (HEMS) – the SOLARWATT Manager – via the BMW Wallbox Professional.

With the launch at The smarter E / Intersolar Europe 2026 from 23 to 25 June 2026 at Messe München (Hall C5, Stand 640), BMW and SOLARWATT are detailing the technical and commercial aspects of their offering, scheduled for late 2026, for the German, Austrian and Dutch markets. The exhibition is one of the world’s leading trade fairs for the solar industry and energy management.

More than Vehicle-to-Home (V2H): 
HEMS integration optimises energy flows throughout the entire home.

With integration into SOLARWATT’s home energy management system, bidirectional charging with V2H becomes even more convenient and efficient for customers. Whilst V2H already enables the use of energy stored in the vehicle within the home via the BMW Wallbox Professional, integration into the HEMS expands the overall system.

The photovoltaic system (PV system), home battery, electric vehicle and other consumers are intelligently coordinated and controlled as a whole. The HEMS optimises all energy flows proactively and in line with individual usage patterns.

SOLARWATT offers such a HEMS via the SOLARWATT Manager. This automatically controls when a stationary home storage system is charged as a priority and when the electric vehicle is integrated as additional storage.

In addition, solar forecasts can be used to plan available energy even more proactively. If there is insufficient solar power at times – for example during the winter months – dynamic electricity tariffs can also be incorporated to charge the home storage system or vehicle specifically during low-cost periods and subsequently supply the household in a cost-optimised manner.

This not only increases the self-consumption of solar power but also significantly reduces the energy costs of the entire household – unlike Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), the electricity is used within the household and not fed back into the public grid.

For customers, this means more self-generated solar power, less manual control effort, and an energy system that operates intelligently and automatically in the background as part of everyday life. Another advantage is that the SOLARWATT Manager can be connected to a wide range of components from various manufacturers, thereby enhancing existing home installations—including PV systems and home storage units—with intelligent, flexible energy management.

Neue Klasse vehicle, BMW Wallbox Professional & SOLARWATT Manager as prerequisites for the enhanced optimisation of the home energy system

The collaboration between BMW and SOLARWATT has resulted in a solution that integrates seamlessly into existing home installations whilst combining the strengths of both partners. The technical requirements for HEMS integration with V2H are Neue Klasse vehicle models, the bidirectional BMW Wallbox Professional, and the SOLARWATT Manager as the HEMS.

Homeowners can configure their settings via the My BMW App and the SOLARWATT Home app. In the My BMW App, in addition to the current vehicle and Wallbox settings, users can set a charging target and a departure time, which are always prioritized.

In the SOLARWATT Home app, customers can define household priorities – for example, for appliances and storage systems. This ensures that energy is distributed intelligently, reduces the need for manual control, and makes the best possible use of solar power.

Market launch: Orders open from The smarter E / Intersolar Europe 2026

The BMW Wallbox Professional can also be ordered via SOLARWATT – delivery is scheduled from Q4 2026. In existing installations, the SOLARWATT Manager can also be retrofitted. Customers receive an integrated package comprising various components, which is centrally coordinated by SOLARWATT.

At the same time, this package remains flexible, allowing individual components to be combined as required. Furthermore, the offer will be promoted via BMW’s digital channels.

Cooperation since 2013 in the field of electromobility and home storage.

The collaboration between BMW and SOLARWATT in the field of electromobility has been in place since 2013. With the concrete details of the offering now presented, both companies are expanding this cooperation to include a further building block for a connected home energy ecosystem. The experts from BMW and SOLARWATT look forward to welcoming you at the exhibition in Hall C5, Stand 640. The joint presentation, featuring the specific product details, at a press talk on 23 June at 3 pm underscores this next step in development. The trade fair will take place from 23 to 25 June 2026 at Messe München.

Munich.  As part of their long-standing strategic partnership, BMW Group and E.ON are launching Germany’s first commercial Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) solution for private customers.

Thanks to bidirectional charging, the BMW iX3 becomes an active participant in the energy market—able not only to consume electricity but also to feed energy back into the grid when needed. This groundbreaking offering represents a major technological and market milestone, seamlessly integrating electromobility with the energy transition. For the first time in Germany, electric vehicles can be used as flexible energy storage units in everyday life. 

Charge for free, support the energy system:  How the new V2G solutions works

The new Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) solutions enables customers to benefit from bidirectional charging: the high-voltage battery of their BMW iX3 can flexibly supply energy back to the grid via the BMW Wallbox Professional. Intelligent energy management is provided in collaboration with E.ON, supported by a specially designed V2G electricity tariff that facilitates the flow of energy in both directions.

The underlying software was jointly developed by BMW Group and E.ON. The service is not only user-friendly but also financially attractive: customers who make their vehicle battery available for smart charging and discharging can earn an annual bonus of up to €720. This enables them to drive up to 14,000 kilometers per year at no charging cost while actively supporting the energy transition.

Marc Spieker, Member of the Board of Management of E.ON SE, Commercial: “What our customers need is a reliably charged vehicle—simple, convenient, and at attractive costs. That’s exactly what we provide, and more. Together with BMW, E.ON is bringing Vehicle-to-Grid directly to the people. Neue Klasse meets new energy! This is how we unlock the potential of the vehicle for each individual’s personal energy future. We combine charging convenience with tangible economic benefits. And, as a bonus, every connected vehicle can help lower the overall costs of the energy system—for the benefit of all.”

Dr. Joachim Post, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development: „With the Neue Klasse, BMW makes the car an active part of the energy system, creating tangible customer value. Vehicle-to-Grid reduces the mobility costs of the customer through new revenue opportunities – while driving the future of electric mobility.”

Driving flexibility in the energy system with vehicle-to-grid

The new V2G offering marks a milestone in coupling the energy sectors of mobility and electricity: the vehicle becomes an integral part of a virtual storage system that can better integrate renewable energies and thus support the energy system.

Overview of the benefits:

• Simple, fair, and transparent: With every hour plugged in, the bonus account is credited and can be viewed at any time. There is no minimum connection time. Every minute the BMW iX3 is connected counts, and additionally, the energy fed back into the grid is fairly compensated.
• Customer-centric: Customers retain full control and can set their charging goals to ensure their mobility needs are always met.
• No impairment of battery lifetime: Intelligent functions ensure that the high-voltage battery is always kept at an optimum level for its lifetime.
• Contribution to the energy transformation: The high-voltage batteries of the vehicles support the energy system during periods of surplus power or generation shortfalls. V2G promotes the use of renewable energies and reduces the long-term costs of the energy system.

Market launch and further strategic development

The technology for bidirectional charging will first be available on the market with the BMW iX3 and will gradually be introduced across additional BMW model ranges, thereby contributing to the scaling of V2G and its benefits for customers.

In the long term, the product is planned to be integrated into a comprehensive energy platform that intelligently connects charging infrastructure, photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, and smart home systems. The strategic partnership between BMW and E.ON lays the foundation for such an open, interoperable, and customer-centric ecosystem.

* This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by E.ON Group Management and other information currently available to E.ON. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. E.ON SE does not intend, and does not assume any liability whatsoever, to update  these forward-looking statements or to align them to future events or developments.

In the event of enquiries please contact:

BMW Group Corporate Communications

Bernhard Ederer

Communication Drive Technology, Driving Experience, Efficient Dynamics

Mobile: +49-176-601-28556

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Almut Stollberg

Head of Communication Innovation, Design, Technology, Digital Car

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• Daimler Mobility AG and BMW Group significantly strengthen the customer offering of Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS) by adding bp as the third shareholder with a stake of 33.3%.
• DCS is a leading developer of digital charging software for automotive manufacturers and vehicle fleet operators. Its in-car software integration provides EV drivers with seamless access to one of Europe’s largest charging networks.
• DCS already offers access to 228,000 charging points in 32 countries. The addition of bp is expected to provide DCS customers access to an additional 8,700 charging points across Europe including ultra-fast charging (more than 150kw) and develop new integrated offers for fleets (including fuel and charge) as a first step
• The partners intend to drive forward the transition to electrification. 
  
  

London/Munich/Stuttgart. bp agreed to join BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG in their drive to extend and significantly improve electrification, making electric vehicle charging more convenient, simpler and seamless for drivers.

Under their agreement, bp will become a 33.3% partner alongside BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG in Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS), one of Europe’s leading developers of digital charging solutions for automotive manufacturers and vehicle fleet operators. bp’s acquisition of the stake in DCS will be subject to regulatory approval. The terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.

DCS’s services are important for the electrification strategies of the automotive industry. The company works with OEMs to integrate its charging solutions into vehicle operating systems. The BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG operate mobility services under the umbrella of the YOUR NOW Joint Ventures. Digital Charging Solutions GmbH stands behind the CHARGE NOW brand and operates charging services such as “Mercedes me Charge”, “BMW Charging” and “MINI Charging”. DCS already offers access to 228,000 charging points in 32 countries giving OEMs, fleet customers and EV drivers extensive access to charging infrastructure across Europe.

This collaboration allows additional access to a growing network of chargers across Europe

As part of the agreement, bp’s European charging networks will be integrated into the DCS’s network as well as fuel and charge for fleet customers, as a first step. Electrification is at the heart of bp‘s convenience and mobility strategy and the company aims to grow its network of public EV charging points by 2030 to over 70,000 worldwide. They currently have around 8,700 charging points in Europe and its UK network bp pulse is already the most used EV charging network in the UK¹. The company is also rapidly growing its network of ultra-fast chargers and plans to have around 250 ultra-fast chargers operating at bp retail sites in the UK and 500 ultra-fast charging points across its retail sites in Germany by year end. DCS customers will gain access to these additional charging points and bp will gain access to a wider customer base.

Richard Bartlett, bp senior vice president, future mobility & solutions said: “Our aim is to make charging as convenient as refueling at the pump – fast, reliable and a great customer experience. Joining forces with BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG in DCS, combined with the expansion of our ultra-fast charging network, will help provide drivers access to convenient charging where they need it. It also gives us access to a much wider customer base and will ultimately drive up utilisation rates on our network.”

“Together with the BMW Group, we are consistently driving forward the transition to electric mobility. With bp, we are gaining a strategic partner who will help us to further strengthen the customer offering of DCS. bp's large network of retail sites offers ideal conditions for the expansion of charging infrastructure – precisely where customers of electric vehicles need and expect them. We also see great potential in combining tank and charging solutions for the growing customer group of plug-in hybrids. bp's commitment will help DCS accelerate the implementation of its ambitious plans,” says Stephan Unger, Chief Financial Officer of Daimler Mobility AG, responsible for Finance and Controlling, Risk Management and Digital Mobility Solutions.

“A sufficient charging infrastructure is key to wider acceptance of electrification. With bp, the BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG have on board a partner who offers a strong brand and customer focus with an extensive European ultra-fast charging network, as well as retail sites. We strongly support an open and full-coverage charging network, as this is a clear benefit for our customers,” adds Rainer Feurer, Senior Vice President of Investments at the BMW Group. 

“Our cooperation with bp opens up completely new possibilities for expanding our product portfolio making charging even more comfortable for our customers. We know that combined charging and fueling offers are pivotal for our fleet customers. We look forward to adding bp’s retail sites to our network and being able to jointly create innovative integrated services,” adds Jörg Reimann, CEO of Digital Charging Solutions GmbH.

This collaboration will help to get more EVs on the roads and, ultimately, help us move towards more sustainable mobility.

¹ The Zap-Map database includes charge point data on c.95% of UK public charge points and records live charging sessions on approximately 70% of these charge points. From these live charging points on the Zap-Map database, in Q3 2020, bp pulse recorded the largest number of charging sessions and the largest aggregate charging minutes. Zap-Map cannot guarantee that all the charging sessions from all the live networks have been recorded as from time to time network connections fail which may result in charging sessions not being recorded.

Contact:

Daimler Mobility AG:
Michael Kuhn, +49 160 861 4768, michael.m.kuhn@daimler.com

BMW Group:
Dr. Britta Ullrich, +49 151 601 18 364, britta.ullrich@bmw.de

bp:
bp press office London, +44 7831 095541, +44 7919 217511, bppress@bp.com

Digital Charging Solutions GmbH:
Gina Klute, +49 151 605 249 43, gina.klute@digitalchargingsolutions.com

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Daimler Mobility at a Glance
In addition to Mercedes-Benz AG and Daimler Truck AG, Daimler Mobility AG is one of the three business divisions of Daimler AG. It has about 11,650 employees and specializes in financial and mobility solutions. Its products range from leasing, financing, and insurance products to innovative fleet management systems and app-based mobility services. As a financial services provider, the business division supports the sales of the Daimler Group’s automotive brands worldwide. In Germany, Mercedes-Benz Bank AG, part of the Daimler Mobility division, is one of the country’s leading automotive banks. It provides around one million customers with financial leeway as well as call-money and fixed-interest-rate accounts in the direct banking business. The product range is supplemented by flexible mobility services such as Mercedes-Benz Rent and EQ subscriptions, which enable an uncomplicated and flexible entry into electro mobility. Through its subsidiary Athlon, Daimler Mobility is represented in the commercial fleet management segment as well as in vehicle leasing in Europe. The company manages more than 400,000 vehicles in total. As a strategic investor, Daimler Mobility also participates in the business potential of digital mobility solutions through its holdings. The focus is on its involvement in the YOUR NOW joint ventures, which are grouped into three pillars: FREE NOW & REACH NOW, SHARE NOW, and PARK NOW & CHARGE NOW. These pillars combine ride-hailing, carsharing, and parking services with multimodal platforms and the charging of electric vehicles. Daimler Mobility’s portfolio also contains holdings in the limousine ride-hailing service StarRides in China and the chauffeur and concierge service provider Blacklane. In 2020, Daimler Mobility financed or leased around 50 percent of the vehicles sold by Daimler worldwide. This corresponds to a contract volume of €150.6 billion. In 2020, the business division generated revenue of €27.7 billion and achieved EBIT of €1.4 billion. Daimler Mobility operates in 39 countries.
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BMW Group
With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises 31 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.
In 2020, the BMW Group sold over 2.3 million passenger vehicles and more than 169,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2020 was € 5.222 billion on revenues amounting to € 98.990 billion. As of 31 December 2020, the BMW Group had a workforce of 120,726 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.
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bp

bp is an integrated energy company with operations in Europe, North and South America, Australasia, Asia and Africa. Its purpose is to reimagine energy for people and our planet. It has set out an ambition to be a net ‎zero company by 2050, or sooner, and help the world get to net zero, and recently announced its ‎strategy for delivering on that ambition.

Its customer and products division has over 20,000 branded retail sites in 21 countries and more than 11.5 million customer touchpoints per day.

Digital Charging Solutions GmbH

Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS) develops charging solutions for automobile manufacturers and fleet operators, making it one of the world’s most important drivers of the transition to electromobility. The full-service white label solutions of DCS allow OEMs and fleet operators to realise their electromobility strategies, because with integrated digital solutions, the company makes charging at charging stations easy, safe and comfortable. With 228,000 charging points in 32 markets and cross-border charging, Digital Charging Solutions GmbH offers access to the largest charging network in Europe. Since the beginning of 2019, Digital Charging Solutions GmbH has been part of the mobility joint venture between the BMW Group and Daimler AG. CHARGE NOW is a service of DCS and part of this joint venture, which aims to strengthen sustainable mobility worldwide together with the other verticals REACH NOW, FREE NOW, PARK NOW and SHARE NOW.