2024/10/10

• Contributing to the realization of carbon neutrality and reducing electricity costs.
• Becoming the first auto manufacturer to obtain AC grid certification in the UK.
• After the introduction in the UK, they plan to gradually expand into the European market.
• Promoted as an effort to support the mid-term management plan 'The Arc.'

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Makoto Uchida) announced on the 10th that they will introduce certain EVs in the UK in 2026 with more affordable 'Vehicle to Grid' (V2G) technology.

This project is part of Nissan's mid-term management plan 'The Arc,' promoting commitments to provide differentiated innovations that enable the transition to EVs, creating new revenue opportunities. It also supports the realization of Nissan's long-term vision 'Ambition 2030,' aiming to create a cleaner, safer, and more comprehensive world.

V2G technology allows the power stored in EV batteries to be supplied to the power grid (grid) or homes. This enables storing electricity generated from sources like wind or solar power in EVs, sending the power to the grid when needed, increasing the share of renewable energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

Following the success of a one-year demonstration project at the University of Nottingham in the UK, Nissan became the first automotive company to obtain Grid Code 'G99' certification for AC (alternating current) systems, enabling power supply to the UK's grid. This experimental project provided valuable opportunities to verify the scalability of both AC and DC (direct current) bidirectional systems and receive app feedback from customers on this technology.

Nissan has a track record of approximately 40 V2G demonstration experiments conducted worldwide over the past 10 years. Leveraging this experience, under the 'Nissan Energy' umbrella, they will first expand V2G in the UK and then in other European markets. They will assess whether AC or DC is suitable based on local infrastructure and regulatory requirements. The introduction of V2G promotes the use of renewable energy in zero-emission EVs and aims to realize a comprehensive energy ecosystem, including feeding power from EVs to residences and the grid, as part of Nissan's vision.

Among the bidirectional systems Nissan plans to offer, the AC system certified in the UK aims to achieve lower installation costs by adopting on-board type charging guns, making V2G more accessible to a wider range of customers. Furthermore, they aim to provide this AC bidirectional charger at a comparable price to currently sold unidirectional chargers. Additionally, customers using the service can flexibly control the power stored in EVs through a dedicated application.

Yves De Marcellus, a director responsible for Nissan's global energy ecosystem and EV program, stated: "The technology we are providing to our customers this time has the potential to be a game-changer that significantly alters the role of cars. EVs can not only serve as a means of transportation, but also help reduce daily costs, break free from fossil fuel dependency, and contribute to achieving a decarbonized society as running rechargeable batteries."

*1 Based on publicly available information as of October 10, 2024.

*2 Acquired UK Grid Code AC certification G99 by TUV Rheinland.

*3 Compliant with future regulations to be introduced.

*4 Price excluding initial installation costs.

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