Toyota is rolling out an EV charging ecosystem in several European markets, including the UK. The initiative is designed to offer Toyota and Lexus plug-in hybrid and EV drivers a seamless, charging experience with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration to support wider grid sustainability and carbon neutrality goals.

Toyota has initiated strategic partnerships with leading energy providers in the UK and across Europe, and the first tangible outcomes of these partnerships will be seen in 2026 with the launch of Demand Side Response (DSR) solutions in the UK in collaboration with British Gas, and in Germany with The Mobility House Energy.

DSR services will use intelligent scheduling and remote control via mobile apps, access to renewable energy, enabling vehicle charging when green energy is most available and incentives for participating in grid-balancing programmes.

Beyond individual benefits, these solutions also support wider grid sustainability by helping to balance electricity demand, reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-based peaking power plants, enable greater integration of intermittent renewable sources such as wind and solar and reducing grid extension costs.

In future Toyota plans to expand its energy collaborations to additional countries and introduce more advanced solutions, including V2G integration. This will allow EVs to not only draw energy from the grid but also return it when needed, turning vehicles into mobile energy assets.

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