Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time

Essential Energy successfully tested vehicle-to-grid technology and will expand it to other cars. (HANDOUT/ESSENTIAL ENERGY)

Electric cars are finally ready to operate as batteries on wheels in Australia after a successful trial by a team of electricity, technology, research and vehicle firms. 

While the technology will only be available for one electric ute initially, the companies behind the launch plan to expand tests to more manufacturers.