Electric vehicle supplier unveils UK’s first megawatt V2G charger

Burton-based electric vehicle charge point supplier Project EV has unveiled the UK’s first-megawatt vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger, designed for heavy-duty electric vehicles.

Developed in partnership with the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and Innovate UK, the system allows large EVs to charge faster and return excess energy to the grid, helping balance electricity demand during peak times.

The V2G technology provides a double benefit: powering up vehicles efficiently while enabling businesses to offset electrification costs by feeding energy back to the grid.

It marks a step forward for commercial fleets transitioning away from diesel and meeting clean air zone regulations.

The system features terminals capable of managing up to 10 outlets. It supports various charging methods, including liquid-cooled and air-cooled systems.

Richard Pink, chief technology officer at Project EV said: “We are excited to play a key role in the groundbreaking & Electric Heavy Goods Vehicles – first roll-out and demonstration of V2X and grid decarbonisation & project, part of the V2X Innovation Programme funded by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and delivered by Innovate UK.

“Over the past year, our team has worked tirelessly to design and deliver the cutting-edge hardware for this trial. We are immensely proud of the innovative charging solution we’ve developed, featuring exceptional versatility with multiple charging guns tailored to meet diverse customer requirements. This project represents a major milestone in the journey toward sustainable transportation and the decarbonisation of our energy systems.”