Nissan to Introduce Affordable Vehicle-to-Grid
Technology Starting in 2026

To take a step towards the goal of creating a sustainable energy ecosystem – This week Nissan announced they are introducing affordable on-board bi-directional charging on specific models in 2026. Nissan’s business plan – named ‘The Arc’, outlined their commitment towards the EV evolution and this project will support the company’s long-term goal to create a more sustainable and inclusive planet. Their strategy is to create a fully integrated energy ecosystem – sustainably manufactured EV cars providing zero-emission motoring, charged using clean energy and capable of providing power back to the home as well as to the grid.

The Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology will be introduced into the UK market in 2026 then follow into the European Market. This technology allows EV owners to use the electricity stored in their cars to power their homes, or sell it back to the grid.

Nissan have already carried out around 40 V2G pilot projects worldwide in the last 10 years – including a successful year-long project at The University of Nottingham, UK. Where Nissan became 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.

Known as Nissan Energy, the company’s goal is to introduce V2G technology across European markets and further by empowering consumers with either AC or DC-based V2G solutions, in alignment with local infrastructure and regulatory requirements. Customers will be able to reduce the annual cost of powering their EV car by 50%. The same technology can also reduce net CO2 emissions from charging by 30% per year, per EV for the average UK household.

Electric cars equipped with this new technology will be a huge force towards increasing renewable energy and reducing dependency on fossil fuels – as electric stored from solar or wind can be directed back to the grid when needed. The AC-bidirectional system which will be certified in the UK will be accessible to more people as it will leverage an integrated on-board charger to deliver a lower cost of entry. It will be price comparable to a mono-directional charger available today. This system will allow customers to control their energy from an app allowing independent control and flexibility.

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 is proud to democratise technology for the benefit of society. 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 lifestyle.”

“At Nissan, we see a future for our customers where their energy comes from the car on the driveway – not only the power station – fully integrated, flexible and cleaner.”