Renault Group, MyWheels and We Drive Solar, together with the Municipality of Utrecht, announce the go-live of Europe\u2019s first large\u2011scale Vehicle\u2011to\u2011Grid (V2G) car\u2011sharing service: Utrecht energized. The initiative supports a more sustainable, efficient energy system in a city where 35\u202f% of rooftops are already fitted with solar panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks to the V2G technology, electric vehicles can store energy and feed it back to the local grid during peak periods, so renewable power remains available around the clock. By combining a shared\u2011mobility service with advanced technology, the project keeps the local grid in balance while accelerating the transition to sustainable urban transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The launch of this large\u2011scale car\u2011sharing service, using the V2G technology – was announced in November 2024 and is now live. Representing a decisive step towards cleaner mobility, this initiative promotes large\u2011scale availability of electric shared cars while helping to balance the city\u2019s electricity network through the pioneering bidirectional charging technology. The Netherlands is a global leader in solar and wind-based energy deployment, and Utrecht ranks among Europe\u2019s most progressive renewable\u2011energy cities, with 35\u202f% of roofs equipped with solar panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The use of renewables presents challenges for the grid due to their massive deployment, causing high peaks in energy supply. To manage the grid with a high proportion of renewables requires a system that quickly adapts to the changes in energy generation and consumption. This is where the V2G technology steps in to address these challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The roll\u2011out is now live with 50 Renault 5 E\u2011Tech electric cars. Available via a car\u2011sharing service managed by MyWheels, the vehicles use V2G bidirectional charging technology developed by Mobilize, Renault Group\u2019s brand dedicated to new mobilities. It is the first time this innovative technology has been made available for public infrastructure, provided by We Drive Solar. The 500 bidirectional cars can deliver 10\u202f% of the flexibility required in the Utrecht region to balance solar\u2011 and wind\u2011generated electricity at peak times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fleet will later expand with other E\u2011Tech electric models, further demonstrating Renault Group\u2019s commitment to sustainable mobility and innovation. Their compact design and advanced technology make them ideal for city car\u2011sharing schemes moving towards cleaner travel. Mobilize\u2019s V2G solution represents a major advance, enabling the public infrastructure and We Drive Solar\u2019s services to contribute on a large scale to a more resilient, sustainable energy system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Renault\u2019s shared cars, equipped with Mobilize\u2019s V2G technology, let users charge with clean electricity and feed power back to the grid when demand is high. We Drive Solar, an international leader in smart charging, provides advanced charging solutions: bidirectional public AC chargers and aggregation technology that support Mobilize\u2019s V2G toolkit. The 500 Renault E\u2011Tech electric models are operated by MyWheels, the Netherlands\u2019 biggest car\u2011sharing company. By combining mobility and energy solutions, MyWheels sets a new benchmark for car\u2011sharing and tackles key urban challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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