Hyundai Motor Group Selects Kaluza for Global EV Smart Charging

Hyundai Motor Group Selects Kaluza for EV Smart Charging

On August 20, Hyundai Motor Group selected Kaluza as its global technology partner for EV smart charging, establishing a partnership focused on integrating Kaluza’s technology with the automaker’s Hyundai and Kia digital ecosystem. The collaboration is intended to give EV drivers greater control over when vehicles charge while helping them optimize charging around electricity cost and carbon emissions. The initial service rollout will take place in the UK before expanding to Australia, creating a broader foundation for connected charging services across the group’s EV operations. The agreement also establishes a pathway toward future vehicle-to-grid services, which the partners plan to support from 2027.

Smart Charging Integration Across Hyundai and Kia

Kaluza’s technology will be integrated into the automaker’s digital ecosystem, enabling EV drivers to manage charging through their smartphones and connected vehicle applications. Through the service, drivers can control charging, set the time by which a vehicle needs to be ready, and allow charging to be shifted toward periods when electricity is cheaper and cleaner. The technology is designed to make charging more responsive to energy conditions while giving drivers greater visibility and control over their charging schedules. The integration with Hyundai Motor Group and its Kia digital ecosystem is therefore a key part of the partnership’s planned smart charging experience.

UK Launch and Expansion to Australia

In the UK, OVO will be the first energy retailer to offer the smart charging service through the Kia App. The initial deployment connects the vehicle charging experience with an energy retailer, allowing charging decisions to reflect both customer requirements and energy conditions. The service will initially be available in the UK and is planned to expand later into Australia, extending the partnership beyond its first market. United Kingdom therefore serves as the first market for the commercial rollout, while Australia represents the next stated expansion market for the technology and connected charging service.

Path Toward Vehicle-to-Grid Services

Beyond scheduled and cost-conscious charging, the partnership is also intended to support future vehicle-to-grid services from 2027. V2G technology can enable compatible EVs to interact with the electricity grid by using vehicle batteries as part of a broader energy management system. In this partnership, the future V2G capability builds on the same connected charging foundation that allows drivers to manage charging through digital applications. The planned 2027 timeframe indicates that the collaboration is intended to develop beyond basic charging control toward more advanced energy services, while maintaining integration with the automaker’s digital ecosystem and connected EV experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hyundai Motor Group and Kaluza smart charging partnership?
The partnership makes Kaluza the global technology partner for Hyundai Motor Group’s EV smart charging services, integrating its technology with Hyundai and Kia’s digital ecosystem. The service will initially launch in the UK, where OVO will be the first energy retailer to offer smart charging through the Kia App. Drivers will be able to control charging, set vehicle-ready times, and optimize charging around electricity costs and carbon emissions. The partnership is also expected to support future vehicle-to-grid services from 2027, with Australia planned as a later market for the service.