BMW and SOLARWATT Unveil Home Energy Integration for Neue Klasse EVs at Intersolar Europe 2026
BMW and SOLARWATT will showcase a new system at Intersolar Europe 2026 that integrates Neue Klasse electric vehicles into home energy management for optimized solar power use.
2013
Q4 2026
Germany, Austria, Netherlands
What Happened
BMW and SOLARWATT are presenting their joint offering for integrating Neue Klasse vehicles into home energy networks at The smarter E / Intersolar Europe 2026 in Munich. The system uses the bidirectional BMW Wallbox Professional and SOLARWATT Manager to optimize energy flows between photovoltaic systems, home batteries, and the vehicle. Orders open from the exhibition, with delivery scheduled from Q4 2026 for Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.
Q4 2026
Orders open from June 23, 2026 at Intersolar Europe.
BMW and SOLARWATT begin cooperation in electromobility and home storage.
Expanded collaboration in smart energy and home charging announced.
Joint offering details released.
Presentation at Intersolar Europe; press talk on June 23 at 3 pm.
The SOLARWATT Manager acts as the home energy management system (HEMS), coordinating PV systems, home batteries, electric vehicles, and other consumers. It uses solar forecasts and dynamic electricity tariffs to maximize self-consumption and reduce costs. Unlike V2G, the electricity is used within the home, not fed back to the grid. Customers control settings via the My BMW App and SOLARWATT Home app.
Why this matters
This integration allows homeowners to use their EV battery as home storage, increasing solar self-consumption and reducing energy costs, making electric mobility part of the home energy ecosystem.
Terms in This Story
- HEMS
- Home Energy Management System that optimizes energy use across home devices.
- V2H
- Vehicle-to-Home: using an EV battery to power a home.
- Neue Klasse
- BMW's next-generation electric vehicle platform.
- Bidirectional charging
- Ability to charge an EV and discharge energy back to the home or grid.
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