UK considers incentives for electric cars to feed power back to grid
Ministers explore backing for vehicle-to-grid technology as part of zero-emission vehicle mandate review.
At a glance
- V2G technology enables automatic charging at cheaper times and power sales during peak demand
- Incentives would be offered to manufacturers as part of ZEV mandate review
- Technology could help support UK car manufacturers
The UK government is considering providing incentives to car manufacturers to install vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in electric vehicles. The technology would allow drivers to charge their cars when electricity prices are low and then sell power back to the grid during periods of high demand.
The proposal forms part of a broader government review of the zero-emission vehicle mandate and is intended to support UK car makers.
Why it matters
The move could help integrate electric vehicles into energy infrastructure while supporting domestic automotive manufacturing.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldUK looking to give carmakers incentives to turn EVs into ‘power plants on wheels’
- The Guardian — BusinessUK looking to give carmakers incentives to turn EVs into ‘power plants on wheels’
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