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Nissan have announced their exciting plans to launch affordable bi-directional charging on selected electric vehicles in 2026, but what does it all mean? Vehicle-to-load technology brings a wide variety of benefits not only to your personal driving experience, but also globally, in a race to net zero carbon emissions. Find out more below!
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology allows you to uses energy stored in an electric vehicle's battery to push electricity back to the power grid. This works by creating a bi-directional flow of electricity between the power grid and the EV's battery. EVs equipped with V2G technology can also play a crucial role in increasing the mix of renewable sources into the energy supply, by storing electricity generated by wind or solar, and directing it back into the grid when needed.
Nissan announced in late 2024 that their plans to introduce V2G technology would land first in the UK in 2026, on an updated version of the ARIYA. This project had been underpinned by approximately 40 pilot projects across various markets over the last decade, and supports the company's long-term vision, Ambition 2030, to create a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive world. After a recent year-long trial in the UK, Nissan have become the first automotive company to gain G99 Grid code certification, allowing them to supply electricity into the UK national energy supply.
Nissan plans to offer this AC bi-directional charger at a similar price to their current mono-directional counterparts, and as well as lowering the cost of charging, customers will have complete flexibility via a dedicated app.
Nissan's vice president of global electrification ecosystem & EV programs has said "This technology we will bring to customers is a potential game-changer for how we think of EVs. Not just as a means of getting from A to B, but as a mobile energy storage unit that can save people money and support the transition from fossil fuels, bringing us closer to a carbon-free future."
V2G technology brings both convenience and economic benefits to you as a customer, but also global, environmental and economic advantages - let's take a look below:
Use electricity from your EV to power your home -
Sell your energy back to power companies -
Lowered charging costs & manageable charging times via a dedicated app -
Emergency power supply during blackouts/powercuts -
Reduced energy bills -
Efficient usage of renewable energy -
Stabilize the grid and balance out energy consumption -
Reduce usage of fossil fuels & increase use of renewable energy sources -
Reduce CO₂ emissions -
Nissan's electric vehicle range, such as the ARIYA, has major potential to introduce and grow Nissan's vehicle-to-grid technology across the UK, and other markets in the future. Head to Nissan's Newsroom below for more information, or discover more about the Nissan ARIYA or Nissan EV Technology here with Cars2!
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