Drivers of the upcoming electric Renault 5 could save on running costs by selling energy back to the grid.
The new Renault 5 – which is set to launch in the UK in 2025 – will feature a new vehicle-to-grid charging system, making it one of the first vehicles on sale to incorporate the technology.
The system is being launched under Renault’s ‘Mobilize’ mobility arm. The company will also be supplying the ‘Powerbox’ bidirectional charging station which will be installed at an owner’s home and will allow them to feed power back and forth from vehicle to property.
A smartphone app will allow users to pre-programme the bidirectional charging. Users set a time when the vehicle is going to be used next – alongside the required battery level – and the system will automatically charge up when the energy is at its lowest price.
