BMW Neue Klasse could power your home. Here’s how V2H technology works
BMW Neue Klasse V2H is shaping up to be one of the most important technologies coming to BMW’s next-generation electric vehicles. Thanks to Vehicle-to-Home capability, future Neue Klasse models will not only draw energy from the grid but also send electricity back to power a house, working together with solar installations and smart home energy systems.
The system is being developed in cooperation with Solarwatt and is expected to reach the first customers by the end of 2026, starting in selected European markets.
This marks another step in BMW’s strategy to turn the electric vehicle into part of a broader energy ecosystem, where the car becomes an active energy storage unit rather than just a means of transport.
What is BMW Neue Klasse V2H?
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology allows energy stored in an electric vehicle’s battery to be fed back into a home’s electrical system. In the case of BMW Neue Klasse, this means the car can act as a mobile energy storage unit, supporting household demand when electricity prices are high or when solar production is low.
When combined with photovoltaic systems, energy generated during the day can be stored in the car and used later in the evening, improving self-consumption and reducing dependence on the public grid.
BMW iX3 Neue Klasse to lead the rollout
The first production model expected to feature this technology will be the next-generation BMW iX3, based on the Neue Klasse platform.
The new architecture has been designed with efficiency, fast charging, and full energy ecosystem integration in mind. V2H capability will be one of its key differentiators compared to current-generation EVs.
How BMW and Solarwatt system works
The BMW and Solarwatt integration is built around a Home Energy Management System (HEMS), controlled via the SOLARWATT Manager. It coordinates energy flow between solar panels, home storage, household consumption, and the electric vehicle.
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The system continuously analyzes energy production, consumption patterns, and electricity prices to automatically optimize charging and discharging strategies.
Key features of the system
- Smart use of solar energy production
- Weather-based energy forecasting
- Dynamic electricity pricing optimization
- Automated charging cost reduction
- Vehicle-to-Home energy discharge capability
- User-defined energy priorities via apps
BMW Wallbox Professional is required
To enable full V2H functionality, users will need three core components: a BMW Neue Klasse vehicle, the BMW Wallbox Professional, and the Solarwatt Manager system.
Control is split between the My BMW app, which prioritizes driving needs and charging targets, and the Solarwatt Home app, which manages household energy distribution.
When will it be available?
BMW and Solarwatt have been working together since 2013, but the Neue Klasse platform finally enables full system integration.
The rollout is expected to begin at the end of 2026, initially in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.
Is your car becoming part of the home energy system?
BMW’s Neue Klasse is no longer just about electric mobility. With technologies like 800V architecture, next-gen battery systems, and intelligent energy management, BMW is building a complete energy ecosystem around the car.
If V2H adoption scales successfully, the electric vehicle may become one of the most important components of a modern smart home — not just a transport solution, but an active energy partner.
FAQ
What does Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) mean?
It is a technology that allows an electric vehicle to supply electricity back to a home’s power system.
Which BMW models will support V2H?
The technology will debut with the Neue Klasse family, starting with the next-generation BMW iX3.
Do you need solar panels to use it?
No, but combining V2H with solar panels significantly increases efficiency and energy savings.
When will it launch?
Rollout is expected to begin at the end of 2026 in selected European markets.
Source: BMW
