Nissan to launch affordable Vehicle-to-Grid technology from 2026

Nissan has announced its plan to introduce affordable on-board bi-directional charging on select electric vehicles starting in 2026. The initiative will initially be rolled out in the UK and subsequently in other European markets.

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology enables EV owners to either power their homes using the electricity stored in their car’s battery or sell it back to the grid. This system could potentially halve the annual cost of powering an EV and reduce CO₂ emissions from charging by 30% per year for the average UK household.

Following a year-long project at The University of Nottingham, Nissan is the first car manufacturer to gain G99 Grid code certification with an AC-based solution in the UK, essential for feeding electricity into the national energy grid.

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

“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’s UK trial, partially funded by the UK Government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), can also be seen as another key stepping stone in getting the technology ready for the wider market. 

Nissan says that the introduction of V2G technology on select new models is part of its broader ambition to transform the role of vehicles in energy management, marking a significant step towards a more integrated and sustainable energy future.

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