Nissan to launch affordable bi-directional EV charging by 2026

Nissan is to use the UK as the launch pad for on-board bi-directional charging starting in 2026 as part of the car maker’s Ambition 2030 environmental goals.

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) will allow owners of some EV models to use the electricity stored in their car’s battery to power their homes or sell excess energy back to the national grid.

Nissan has conducted over 40 pilot projects over the past decadeinto V2G and it became the first car manufacturer to receive G99 Grid Code Certification in the UK.

This followed a year-long trial at The University of Nottingham that was partially funded by the UK Government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre.

Nissan plans for its AC-based V2G solution to offer a cost-effective alternative to current mono-directional chargers throughout Europe, making the technology accessible at a price comparable to standard EV charging.

A dedicated app will provide customers with full control over their energy usage, offering the potential to earn revenue by supplying electricity back to the grid.

Nissan reckons customers will be able to reduce their annual charging costs by 50% and cut their net CO2 emissions by 30%, based on typical UK household usage. T

Hugues Desmarchelier, Nissan’s vice president of global electrification ecosystem and EV programmes, stated: "This technology is a game-changer for how we view cars - not just as transport but as mobile energy storage units. It will save people money, support the energy transition away from fossil fuels and bring us closer to a carbon-free future."