Valeo and Nissan announced an agreement for the commercialization of Valeo’s bidirectional charging stations in Europe, starting in the United Kingdom. The contract supports Nissan’s Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) roadmap by providing bidirectional charging technology for eligible Nissan electric vehicles. Under the agreement, Valeo will also supply a new Smart Unidirectional (V1G) AC charging station compliant with the UK EV Smart Charging (EVSCP) standard. The solutions position Nissan electric vehicles as flexible energy assets capable of supporting grid services in addition to mobility needs.
The unidirectional V1G station provides intelligent charging that adapts to grid signals and energy pricing. The bidirectional V2G station enables energy stored in the vehicle battery to be fed back to the grid when demand is high, supporting grid balancing and allowing vehicle-to-home use. The new bidirectional charging station and Valeo’s full charging offer will be presented at Power2Drive Europe at Messe Munich from June 23 to 25, 2026, in Hall 6, Booth 416.
Commercial rollout will begin in Nissan’s network in the United Kingdom and expand to other European countries.
Isabelle D’Ambrosio, Vice President Smart Mobility at Valeo, stated: “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.”
Soufiane El Khomri, Nissan Energy Services Director, declared: “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.”
