Nissan To Launch Vehicle To Grid Technology From 2026

Nissan announced it will introduce affordable bi-directional charging for selected electric vehicles starting in 2026. This supports its vision of a sustainable energy ecosystem and the goals of its Ambition 2030 plan.

The Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology, launching first in the UK and then Europe, allows EV owners to power their homes or sell electricity back to the grid. With over a decade of V2G experience, Nissan is the first automaker to achieve G99 Grid code certification for AC-based energy solutions in the UK. The company plans to expand V2G across Europe, offering both AC and DC solutions based on local infrastructure needs.

"The technology we are bringing to customers is a potential game-changer for how we view the car. Not just as a means of getting from A to B, but as a mobile energy storage unit, capable of saving people money, supporting the transition of our energy systems away from fossil fuels and bringing us closer to a carbon-free future. Nissan is proud to democratise technology for the benefit of society. The breakthrough in an on-board solution for two-way charging will be a substantial reduction in the cost of integrating a future EV into your energy supply, and the ability to leverage the car as a source of income over its lifecycle."

- Hugues Desmarchelier, Nissan Vice President, Global Electrification Ecosystem & EV Programs

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Nissan's bi-directional V2G technology can cut EV charging costs by 50% and reduce CO2 emissions by 30% annually for UK households. This system helps integrate renewable energy by storing wind and solar power and feeding it back into the grid when needed, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Nissan plans to offer an affordable AC bi-directional charger, priced similarly to current mono-directional chargers, making the technology more accessible. The system will also provide users with full control of their energy use through a dedicated app. This launch supports Nissan's strategy for a sustainable energy ecosystem, with EVs enabling zero-emission driving and powering homes or the grid.

The V2G UK trial, partly funded by the UK Government's Advanced Propulsion Centre, aimed to accelerate the automotive industry's shift to net zero. Nissan collaborated with partners including Dreev, a joint venture of EDF and NUVVE, responsible for data analysis and managing charging plans, and Enovates, which developed the wall box (EVSE) used in the trial.

The wall box served as the system hub, communicating energy demand and supply data to the Dreev cloud, enabling the car to charge or discharge power to the home or grid as needed.

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