Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps she is taking to encourage the roll-out of vehicle-to-home and other bidirectional charging for households.

Government is committed to supporting the roll-out of bidirectional charging technology as it has the potential to reduce the cost of electric vehicle ownership whilst increasing grid flexibility and lowering energy bills for all.

The 2026 Clean Flexibility Roadmap Update highlights actions that government, Ofgem and NESO are taking to support the roll-out of bidirectional charging. This includes ensuring that vehicles and charge points have the necessary technical standards; making it easier to connect bidirectional charging systems to the grid; and investing in further innovation projects.