Nissan set to launch bi-directional Vehicle to Grid technology in 2026

The Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology, which will allow EV owners to use electricity stored in their car's battery to power their homes or sell it back into the grid, will launch in the UK initially, followed by other markets in Europe.

The project is underpinned by Nissan's existing V2G research, with the company having conducted around 40 pilot projects worldwide over the past decade.

Following a successful year-long project at Nottingham University, Nissan has become the first car company to gain G99 Grid code certification with an AC-based solution needed to supply electricity into the UK national energy supply.

Under the name of Nissan Energy, the company said its aim is to roll-out V2G technology across markets in Europe and beyond, empowering consumers with either AC or DC-based V2G solutions, in alignment with local infrastructure and regulatory requirements.

Benefits of V2G technology

According to Nissan, customers using its on-board bi-directional V2G technology can cut the annual cost of powering an EV by 50 per cent. The same technology is also said to reduce net CO2 emissions from charging by 30 per cent per year, per EV for the average UK household.