Zaptec launches UK’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) home EV charger
Zaptec launches UK’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) home EV charger
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24 September 2025
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The Zaptec Go 2 is the successor to the Zaptec Go, already one of the best home EV chargers available. The Zaptec Go 2 retains many of the features we loved in its predecessor, including the superb Zaptec App for remote cable locking, family access and Eco Mode.
With V2G, EV drivers can sell their excess electricity back to the National Grid, using bi-directional (two-way) charging. According to research from Cornwall Insight, V2G could earn EV drivers an average of £320 per year by 2030.
Fast and future-proof charging
The 22kW Zaptec Go 2 offers faster charging than its predecessor and has numerous below-the-bonnet improvements. For instance, it switches between 1 and 3-phase charging to for the smoothest possible integration with your solar panels.
Zaptec is also aiming for speedy over-the-air updates, using subscription-free built-in 4G. The new charger is OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol)-compliant for safe integration with other EV charge point operators.
The company describes the Go 2 as the UK’s first V2G charger built for both domestic and commercial use. However, it faces plenty of competition. British company Myenergi, maker of the Zappi, is working on a V2G charger for the home market.
Earlier in the year Octopus Energy launched the UK’s first V2G tariff. also recently partnered with BYD in harnessing bi-directional charging to turn your EV into a battery for your home.
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