Nissan has announced it will introduce on-board bi-directional charging for selected EVs from 2026.

The Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology, which allows EV owners to use electricity stored in a 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.

Under the banner of Nissan Energy, the company’s aim is to offer consumers either AC or DC-based V2G solutions, in alignment with local infrastructure and regulatory requirements.

Following a successful year-long project at The University of Nottingham, Nissan has gained G99 Grid code certification with an AC-based solution to supply electricity into the UK national energy supply.

Nissan aims to offer its AC bi-directional charger at a price comparable to a mono-directional charger available today.

The manufacturer has also conducted about 40 V2G pilot projects worldwide over the past decade.

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.

“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.”

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