Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which lets your car send electricity back to your home or the grid, has spent years in the “coming soon” category. But in 2026, it’s actually available to buy in the UK. Not as a trial, not as a concept, but as something you can genuinely install in your house. The question … Read more
After years of pilot schemes and breathless predictions, vehicle-to-grid technology is finally something you can actually buy and use in the UK. But the reality is messier than the hype suggests. Only a handful of cars work with it, you need specific equipment, and whether it saves you money depends entirely on your circumstances. Here’s … Read more
Plug and Charge is one of those EV features that sounds brilliant on paper: you rock up to a compatible charger, plug in, and it just starts charging. No app to open, no RFID card to wave, no contactless payment to fumble with in the rain. The car and charger talk to each other, sort … Read more
After years of trials and delays, Ofgem has finally approved several vehicle-to-grid (V2G) chargers for home installation. That means you can now legally use your EV as a giant battery to power your house and sell electricity back to the grid. The question is whether you should actually bother. I’ve spent the last month digging … Read more
Plug and Charge is exactly what it sounds like: you arrive at a compatible charger, plug in your car, and charging starts automatically. No app to open, no RFID card to tap, no contactless payment to fumble with while standing in the rain. The charger recognises your car, authenticates your account, starts the session, and … Read more
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology lets your EV send power back to your home or the grid, turning your car into a massive battery that can cut your energy bills or even earn you money. It sounds brilliant, and after years of trials and hype, you can finally buy V2G chargers for home use in the UK. … Read more