BYD and Octopus Energy offer V2G bundle with free home charging

BYD and Octopus Energy have launched a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bundle with free home charging.

Announced at Octopus Energy’s Tech Summit, the Power Pack bundle includes a leased BYD Dolphin, a Zaptec Pro V2G charger, and a smart energy tariff.

V2G allows electric vehicles (EVs) to provide energy to the electricity grid, reducing power station demand in peak times.

In exchange for providing relief to the grid, drivers will receive free home charging for all the miles in their vehicle’s lease.

The system is powered by Octopus’ Kraken tech platform.

Stella Li, executive vice president of BYD, said: “We’re thrilled to officially launch our V2G project with Octopus Energy and Kraken.

“BYD is fully committed to making intelligent, innovative, sustainable technologies available to our customers, and this project will allow them to unlock the full potential of electric vehicles – not just as transport but as dynamic assets that can play a key role in supporting the grid.

“Together with Octopus Energy, we’re enabling EV owners to play an active role in the energy ecosystem, reducing costs and increasing the resilience of renewable power systems.”