First AC Vehicle-to-Grid Chargers Installed in UK Fleets
And we’re proud to be part of It
It’s official: the UK’s very first AC-powered vehicle-to-grid (V2G) EV chargers are now live in fleet depots, and we’re excited to be part of the journey toward smarter, more sustainable energy.
One of the first installations is at Denbighshire County Council’s Fleet Services Centre, where a new generation of bi-directional chargers is helping electric vehicles not only take power from the grid, but send it back when it's needed most. That’s right: your EV just became part of the energy solution.
This project, known as V2VNY (Vehicle 2 Volume eNergy Yield), is trialling lower-cost AC V2G technology instead of traditional DC systems. Why does that matter? Because AC chargers are more cost-effective, easier to install at depots and homes, and better suited to day-to-day workplace charging. In short: it’s a leap toward making V2G mainstream.
Powered by innovation from Hangar19, CrowdCharge, and DriveElectric, and backed by the UK government, the V2VNY project brings together expert engineering, AI-powered optimisation, and real-world fleet use cases. The Kia EV6 is the first to plug in at Denbighshire, and it’s already proving its worth by cutting costs, powering other vehicles, and slashing emissions.
For Denbighshire, it’s part of a bigger plan. With over 100 EVs already on the fleet, from electric refuse trucks to off-roaders, and their own solar and battery storage on-site, they’re showing how local authorities can lead the energy transition from the ground up.
As Cllr Barry Mellor puts it:
We’re working hard to reduce our carbon footprint — and this innovative system is a huge step forward.
This isn’t just a tech trial — it’s a glimpse into the future of energy. With over 1.4 million EVs on UK roads, each one represents a potential mini power station. V2G lets us tap into that, shifting energy use, stabilising the grid, and lowering costs all at once.
