Octopus Energy has joined forces with BYD to unveil the Power Pack Bundle, revolutionising the EV experience for drivers.

Hailed as the UK’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bundle, it includes a leased V2G-ready BYD Dolphin, a bi-directional Zaptec Pro charger and access to a smart tariff that offers completely free home charging that could save drivers hundreds of pounds.

Unveiled today (23 June) at Octopus Energy’s Energy Tech Summit, the new partnership aims to scale groundbreaking vehicle-to-grid tech and end fuel bills for drivers.

V2G transforms EVs into ‘batteries on wheels’, allowing them to charge when electricity is cheap and send it back to the grid at peak times when electricity is expensive, reducing the grid’s reliance on fossil fuel plants.

Powered by Octopus Energy Group’s Kraken tech platform, the Power Pack Bundle enables drivers to simply plug in overnight and let the tech do the rest.

Greg Jackson, founder of Octopus Energy Group, said: “Bi-directional charging is the game-changer for drivers and the grid. By using some of the battery’s spare capacity to help balance the grid, we can offer free driving. V2G is going to revolutionise our energy system and help drive costs down.”

Simon Smith, chief commercial officer at InstaVolt, said: “Deals like this from Octopus are clearly designed to help everyone reap the benefits of electric vehicles. The more EVs there are on the UK roads the better not only for the growth economies of the future, but also clean air for all.”

Octopus and BYD have also partnered with Motability Operations to make the V2G technology available to disabled people across the country, ensuring low-cost electric driving is accessible to all.

Stella Li, executive vice president of BYD, said: “BYD is fully committed to making intelligent, innovative, sustainable technologies available to our customers, and this project will allow them to unlock the full potential of electric vehicles – not just as transport but as dynamic assets that can play a key role in supporting the grid.

“Together with Octopus Energy, we’re enabling EV owners to play an active role in the energy ecosystem, reducing costs and increasing the resilience of renewable power systems.”

Andrew Miller, chief executive of Motability Operations, said: “It’s great to see V2G technology becoming available at scale – effectively turning EVs into energy assets that can help power homes and support the grid. For our customers, this could mean significantly lower energy bills and an even more affordable route into electric driving.

“We’re proud to be part of a partnership that’s not only breaking new ground in energy, but also ensuring the benefits are accessible to disabled people across the UK.”

The Power Pack Bundle will be available later this year. Interested customers can be the first to get their hands on the tech by placing a reservation with Octopus Electric Vehicles.