Integration of electric vehicles into the electricity market based on vehicle data (PeakSaver)

The integration of electric vehicles into electricity markets could be enhanced by using data generated directly by the vehicle for settlement and balancing purposes. However, this approach faces legal obstacles, particularly concerning legal metrology requirements. Within the framework of a contract under the “PeakSaver” project, the study will assess whether, and to what extent, recourse to Article 7b of the Electricity Market Regulation may provide a viable legal basis for such an approach.

Duration: July 1 to December 31, 2026

Funded by: Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), on behalf of decarbon1ze GmbH

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Dr. Carsten von Gneisenau
Tel: +49-931-79 40 77-285
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Dr. Wieland Lehnert
Tel: +49 931 794077-0
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Alina Anapyanova
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The assignment consists of preparing a legal memorandum examining the interpretation, scope, and applicability of the rules on Dedicated Measuring Devices under Article 7b of the Electricity Market Regulation in relation to electric vehicles. If the legal assessment finds that the provision applies to electric vehicles, data already generated and stored within the vehicles could be used directly for settlement and balancing purposes. Such an approach could improve the integration of electric vehicles into electricity markets. In practice, the costs and administrative burdens associated with meter installation, measurement, and billing have proven to be significant challenges and may render certain implementation models economically inefficient.