UK government considers bonus ZEV mandate credits for V2G capable electric vehicles
By Eve
The UK government is reportedly considering changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate that would award car manufacturers extra compliance credits when they sell EVs with vehicle to grid capability, according to The Guardian following a two month consultation that closed earlier this month. Under current rules, manufacturers earn one credit per fully electric car registered, with the zero emission sales share rising annually to reach 100% by 2035. V2G technology allows EVs to charge when electricity is cheapest and discharge back to the grid during high demand periods, though uptake remains limited in the UK due to scarce home energy tariffs supporting the technology, with Octopus Energy's Power Pack being the first V2G tariff.
Why it matters
The proposed credit incentive could accelerate V2G infrastructure deployment by encouraging automakers to prioritise bidirectional charging capability, potentially creating new revenue streams for charge point operators and fleet managers while easing grid strain. For procurement teams, this signals a policy shift that may make V2G enabled charging hardware more commercially viable as vehicle supply increases to meet manufacturer compliance targets.
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- Original title
- “Carmakers could earn bonus ZEV mandate credits for selling V2G-capable EVs”
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- 29 October 2026
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- United States
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