Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/315027 
Year of Publication: 
2025
Series/Report no.: 
EWI Working Paper No. 01/25
Publisher: 
Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne (EWI), Cologne
Abstract: 
Electric mobility and renewable energy play key roles in the global energy transition. In this context, vehicle- to-grid technology, which enables bidirectional energy ´row between electric vehicles and the grid, could make electric vehicles usable as energy storage units, thus supporting grid stability and integration of renewable energy. However, the willingness of electric vehicle owners to participate in vehicle-to-grid contracts remains insufficiently understood, particularly regarding how they respond to speciîoc contract attributes. This paper addresses this gap by conducting a discrete choice experiment to evaluate the preferences of current and potential future German electric vehicle drivers for various vehicle-to-grid contract alternatives. We îond that cycle-based remuneration, ´rexible contract duration, and environmental nudging signiîocantly enhance consumer acceptance. Conversely, a lower guaranteed battery level and longer minimum plug-in durations negatively impact participation. We also test how respondent characteristics in´ruence participation and identify income-dependent preferences, such as lower-income individuals attributing a stronger preference to îoxed daily payments than higher-income individuals. Our differentiated îondings may be used to improve contract designs and marketing efforts to address the unique V2G preferences of various user segments.
Subjects: 
Vehicle-to-grid
Discrete choice experiment
Willingness to accept
Preferences
Bidirectional charging
JEL: 
C25
D12
Q42
Q48
Q51
Q58
R41
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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