Electric vehicles can play an important role in the energy transition by acting as distributed energy storage. The Reform Institute is analysing the potential of V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) technology and smart charging in Poland, highlighting their importance for grid flexibility, the integration of renewable energy sources, and the reduction of system costs.

The aim of the project is to assess the potential of V2X technology and smart charging in Poland and to identify the regulatory and market changes necessary for their effective implementation.

As part of the project, a regulatory, market, and technological analysis was conducted on the development of smart charging and V2X in Poland and across the European Union. The work included a review of statistical data, an analysis of public policies and scientific and industry literature, as well as case studies from countries leading in implementation, including the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Denmark, and France. The findings were supplemented by quantitative analysis of the potential of electric vehicle batteries and their impact on the electricity system.

The project resulted in a report accompanied by a presentation summarising the main findings and recommendations. The report outlines the current regulatory landscape in Poland, identifies barriers to implementation, including those related to grid connections, tariffs, and smart meters, and presents the potential economic and system-wide benefits.

The project supports the development of a modern and flexible electricity system in Poland by identifying pathways for integrating electric vehicles into the grid and reducing the costs of the energy transition.

The Reform Institute was responsible for preparing the analysis, developing recommendations, and coordinating the work with the partner.

The project was commissioned by the Polish office of the non-governmental organisation Transport & Environment.