V2X Innovation programme bi-directional charging demonstrations

Funding for small scale demonstrations of novel vehicle to everything energy technology providing storage and flexible services.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and Innovate UK have launched a funding competition focusing on innovative Vehicle to everything (V2X) energy small scale demonstration projects, under Phase 2 of the V2X Innovation Programme.

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £9.4 million for small scale demonstrations of novel V2X energy technology providing storage and flexible services.

The aims of this competition are to:

• demonstrate innovative V2X hardware and software solutions using new business models with real-world drivers in a real-world setting
• trial new flexibility propositions for a range of consumer use-cases using on-road electric vehicles (EVs)
• unlock and expand the energy flexibility potential of EV bi-directional charging technologies in the UK
• accelerate commercialisation of V2X technologies and services
• increase business and consumer interest in V2X energy
• bring together diverse stakeholders across the energy and transport sectors to overcome barriers to V2X deployment

Your proposal must:

• deliver a minimum six month demonstration with real-world drivers in a real-world setting using on or off-vehicle bi-directional chargers
• demonstrate using between 10 to 50 bi-directional charging units
• trial innovative V2X services for domestic or non-domestic use or a mixture of both
• trial an innovative customer proposition such as behind the meter services or grid services
• deliver a Trial Report at the end of the project

Find out more about the V2X Innovation programme and how to apply for bi-directional charging demonstrations competition.

First published 22 March 2023