Nissan wants to lower your electricity bill

Nissan is relying on its in-house “Vehicle to Grid” (V2G) technology to develop a sustainable energy ecosystem around the car.

Nissan announced today the launch of an affordable bidirectional charging system embedded in some of its electric models starting in 2026. The “Vehicle to Grid” (V2G) technology allows electric vehicle owners to use the electricity stored in their car’s battery to power their homes or sell it back to the grid. According to the manufacturer, customers could ultimately reduce the annual charging cost of their electric vehicle by 50% by taking advantage of off-peak periods for charging and sending electricity back to the home grid during peak times.

These figures are certainly a bit optimistic, but the technology has another significant advantage. It can play a crucial role in increasing the share of renewable energies by storing electricity generated from wind or solar sources and sending it back to the grid, thus reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

This bidirectional system relies on an onboard charger that will be offered at a price comparable to a traditional unidirectional charger. It will initially be launched in the UK where it has just received its certification, and then in other markets across Europe.

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