October 2025:
An energetic summer – power outage and press
An energetic summer – power outage and press
The biggest power outage since World War II? No problem for Localiser! We are known for our innovative solutions, and this challenge was no exception. Without hesitation, our CEO Oliver Arnhold supplied the office with his KIA EV6, saving the shareholders' meeting.
Power outage at the Adlershof Technology Park! At the same time, preparations for the shareholders' meeting were underway. A quick solution was needed to keep operations running. Without hesitation, CEO Oliver Arnhold connected his KIA EV6 as a power source and supplied the entire office. The shareholders' meeting was saved!
Problem: In critical failure situations, there is a lack of power for households, communications, and security systems.
Solution: A vehicle with suitable technology (bidirectional charging/V2G) acts as a local emergency power buffer.
Outcome: The example in Berlin clearly shows that private electric cars can be integrated into a decentralized energy system – with immediate added value for security of supply.
Key points
“A blackout like the one in Berlin is no problem with the right electric car: it provides emergency power, and plenty of it.” — Oliver Arhnold in Der SPIEGEL, 10/2025
His LinkedIn post on the subject went viral and led to articles in Der Spiegel and Chip. He received over 1,800 likes, 118 comments, and over 50 reposts for the post (as of October 2025). The topic is current and interest is high. The Adlershof Journal had already spoken to him about charging infrastructure and electromobility.
Sources
Emergency assistance with vehicle batteriesWhat does an electric car do during a blackout? Supply electricity
Berlin power outage: Boss has ingenious idea so employees can work
In conversation with Oliver Arnhold: At Localiser, he plans charging infrastructure for electric mobility
LinkedIn post by Oliver Arnhold
About Oliver Arnhold:
Oliver Arnhold, a graduate engineer in automotive engineering with a master's degree in renewable energy systems, is the managing director and co-founder of Localiser RLI GmbH. Previously, he headed the “Mobility with Renewable Energies” research department at the Reiner Lemoine Institute. He was awarded the DIN Innovator Prize in 2020 for DIN SPEC 91433 on charging infrastructure, which he published in 2020 with partners such as the VKU, the National Control Center for Charging Infrastructure, the BDEW, and many more.