Volkswagen prepares vehicle to grid rollout, shares trade lower on Xetra
23.06.2026 - 19:17:51 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Thomas Klein, Operations & Strategy desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 19:16.
Volkswagen (DE0007664039) is sharpening its energy strategy with a new vehicle to grid offer for private customers, while the preference shares trade weaker on Xetra after the recent annual general meeting dividend date. According to a group press release, the energy subsidiary Elli plans to bring bidirectional charging to the German mass market from the fourth quarter of 2026.Volkswagen press release on vehicle to grid
What Volkswagen announced with Elli
The Volkswagen Group and its energy brand Elli presented a vehicle to grid concept at the Power2Drive trade fair in Munich, focusing on integrating electric vehicles into the power system for private customers in Germany.Volkswagen press release on vehicle to grid The planned product package combines an Elli Bidi Charger, the Volkswagen Naturstrom V2G Flow electricity tariff and the Elli BiDi app, which will connect participating households to the energy market.
Volkswagen states that a market introduction of the fully integrated vehicle to grid offer for private customers in Germany is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026, with further European countries to follow step by step.Volkswagen press release on vehicle to grid Interested customers can already pre-register for the future offering from June 2026, which aligns with the growing importance of smart charging solutions in the European automotive and energy sectors.
How the strategy fits Volkswagen and the DAX auto sector
Vehicle to grid capabilities are seen as a way to stabilize electricity networks and open up additional income streams for electric car owners, an area where peers such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz are also exploring smart-charging services.Handelsblatt analysis on carmakers and the energy sector For Volkswagen, the close integration of hardware, power tariffs and digital services via Elli is a clear example of the group’s plan to extend its business beyond pure vehicle sales.
According to data from finanzen.net, Volkswagen preference shares are part of the DAX and show a price earnings ratio below 8 and a dividend yield above 5 percent, underlining the group’s profile as an established value stock in the German blue chip index.finanzen.net data on Volkswagen valuation and dividend The shareholder meeting with a dividend of 13.35 euros per preference share for the 2025 financial year took place on 2026-06-18, which is reflected in the current discount of the share price versus earlier in June.finanzen.net dividend and AGM overview for Volkswagen
Background and price data on Volkswagen
Key figures, historical prices and further news on the Volkswagen preference shares can be found in the dedicated topic area and in the company’s investor relations material.
The product behind the strategy
Volkswagen’s vehicle to grid plan is closely linked to its electric models such as the ID.3, whose batteries are technically prepared for bidirectional charging, and to the Elli Bidi Charger that can feed electricity back into the grid. Together with the Naturstrom V2G Flow tariff and the Elli BiDi app, the group aims to offer a bundled solution that turns the car into an active energy asset for households.
Where the Volkswagen shares trade today
The Volkswagen preference shares (DE0007664039) traded on Xetra at 78.08 euros at 18:10 on 2026-06-23, according to tagesschau.de market data.tagesschau.de quote for Volkswagen preference shares
Key data on the Volkswagen shares
- Company: Volkswagen AG
- ISIN: DE0007664039
- WKN: 766403
- Ticker: VOW3
- Trading venue: Xetra
- Price (as of 2026-06-23, 18:10): 78.08 EUR
- Market cap: 40.35 billion EUR (as of 2026-06-23)
- Sector / industry: Automobiles & Components
- Index membership: DAX
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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