UK considers incentives for carmakers to add vehicle-to-grid technology to electric cars

Summary

Ministers are considering giving carmakers incentives to add vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to electric cars, as part of a review of the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. V2G lets drivers charge automatically when electricity is cheaper and sell some power back to the grid at times of high demand. The plans are under consideration to help UK manufacturers, and electric cars that can act as ‘power plants on wheels’ could receive government backing.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   26 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that UK ministers are considering giving manufacturers incentives to add vehicle-to-grid technology to cars as part of their review of the zero-emission vehicle mandate, with electric cars that can act as ‘power plants on wheels’ possibly getting government backing.