Valeo has introduced an Ineez alternating-current charging station that natively integrates bidirectional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and the ISO 15118-20 communication protocol. The French automotive supplier Valeo presented the station this week at the Drive to Zero 2026 exhibition in Paris, alongside a broader range of smart charging products. The company says the station turns a charging point into an active hub that manages energy flows between an electric vehicle and the grid, rather than only delivering power in one direction.
Highlights
- Bidirectional V2G integration: The Ineez AC station natively supports vehicle-to-grid energy transfer, allowing an EV to feed power back to the grid or to buildings during peak demand.
- ISO 15118-20 protocol: The station uses the ISO 15118-20 standard as a secure interface between vehicle and charger, with embedded software that adapts grid codes by country.
- IoT.ON™ cloud platform: Valeo’s charging solutions run on a cloud-based IoT.ON platform paired with the V2G hardware-and-software stack the company acquired from IoTecha.
- Full Ineez portfolio: Valeo is showing unidirectional (V1G) and bidirectional (V2G) AC stations, energy management solutions, and Ineez charging cables and mobile chargers.
A Charging Point That Talks to the Grid
Engineered for grid-flexibility requirements, the new AC station pairs bidirectional V2G with the ISO 15118-20 protocol, which acts as a secure interface between the vehicle and the charging station. Valeo’s embedded software allows grid codes to be implemented for individual countries.
According to the company, the station lets the car and the grid exchange energy data in real time to manage charging costs and bidirectional energy flows. By enabling electric vehicles to feed energy back into the grid or to buildings during peak demand, Valeo positions the charging point as an active node in the energy system rather than a one-way power outlet.
Isabelle D’Ambrosio, Vice President Smart Mobility at Valeo, said: “At Valeo, we are combining our industrial excellence and software protocols, to make advanced energy flexibility both accessible and future-proof for our customers, expanding our reach beyond the traditional automotive technology. We are proud to present our latest Ineez AC charging station that offers Vehicle-to-grid technology as well as the latest communication protocol that secures a safe interface between the vehicle and the charging station.”
Built on a Platform Acquired from IoTecha
The V2G stations are built on a software and hardware platform originally developed by IoTecha, which Valeo now owns. The company pairs that stack with its cloud-based IoT.ON™ platform to link the vehicle, charger, and grid. Valeo also offers Autocharge for cardless authentication and uses the ISO 15118-20 protocol for data transfers that enable bidirectional charging.
Oleg Logvinov, Founder of IoTecha, said: “As EV infrastructure becomes woven into the fabric of daily life – from the driveway to the highway – the potential for asset monetization scales exponentially. IoTecha’s platform, now a part of Valeo’s global ecosystem, bridges the gap between simple charging and smart monetization. We aren’t just charging vehicles; we are providing a one-stop shop to turn every EV into a high-performance revenue engine.”
The Full Ineez Lineup
At Drive to Zero, Valeo is showing its full Ineez range, which the company says targets fleet managers, commercial properties, residential customers, and automotive partners:
- Unidirectional (V1G) AC stations for both residential and commercial and industrial applications.
- Bidirectional (V2G) AC stations, tuned and customized for each carmaker according to its target markets.
- Energy monitoring and management solutions for commercial and industrial applications, including tertiary buildings.
- Charging cables and mobile chargers sold under the Ineez brand.
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