Valeo and Nissan have signed a contract for the commercialisation of bidirectional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging stations across Europe, beginning in the United Kingdom. The agreement also introduces a smart unidirectional charging station compliant with the UK electric vehicle smart charge points (EVSCP) standard.

The V2G unit allows energy stored in a Nissan battery to be returned to the grid during high-demand periods. The unidirectional station adapts charging schedules to grid signals and real-time pricing. Both products were unveiled at the Power2Drive Europe exhibition in Munich on 23 June 2026.

In a statement, Isabelle D’Ambrosio, Vice-President, Smart Mobility at Valeo, said: “This major contract with Nissan represents a decisive step in Valeo’s ambition to shape the future of electric mobility. By combining Valeo’s technological leadership in bidirectional charging with Nissan’s vision for an integrated energy ecosystem, we are redefining the electric vehicle as a critical asset for the grid. Together, we are accelerating the energy transition across Europe, with innovative solutions that benefit both drivers and grid stability.”

Soufiane El Khomri, Energy Services Director at Nissan, added: “This agreement with Valeo marks a concrete step in how Nissan is redefining its vehicles as energy assets, not just mobility products. By integrating Valeo’s bidirectional charging technology into our V2X service offer, we are giving our customers in Europe the tools to actively manage their energy, reduce costs, and contribute to grid resilience, while driving the transition to a smarter, more sustainable energy model.”

Source: Valeo