Dutch Car Sharing Company Expands Fleet with Renault EVs That Support Local Grid Power

04.06.2025

Dutch car-sharing company MyWheels is set to integrate 500 Renault EVs equipped with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology into its fleet in the Netherlands. This innovation allows electric vehicles to store and return power to the grid during peak demand, offering a potential solution for stabilizing energy networks as renewable energy sources become more prominent.

The deployment marks the largest V2G car-sharing initiative in Europe, reflecting growing concerns about grid reliability following recent disruptions in Spain, Portugal, and France. Investor Kees Koolen, involved with We Drive Solar—the Dutch provider of the bidirectional chargers used in the project—sees this as a crucial moment for the technology, with an estimated development cost of €100 million ($114 million).

The Netherlands has been a frontrunner in adopting V2G technology, driven by its efforts to electrify transport and heating while expanding renewable energy use. Other European countries, including France and Spain, have recently introduced V2G-compatible models such as Nissan’s Leaf and Ariya to support energy infrastructure.

MyWheels aims to have the Renault EVs, including the electric R5 model, fully operational by next year. When idle, the vehicles will be connected to We Drive Solar’s bidirectional chargers, enabling operators to earn revenue by supplying electricity back to the grid.

With increasing electrification and the integration of intermittent renewable energy, grid stability has become a critical challenge. Experts highlight the vast potential of V2G technology in mitigating fluctuations, though standardization across manufacturers remains a key hurdle for widespread adoption.