China explores Vehicle-to-Grid technology to support electric vehicle expansion

China is working to integrate its growing fleet of electric vehicles into a new energy system focused on production, grid, consumption, and storage. Projections suggest China's electric vehicle fleet will reach between 110 and 160 million units by 2030, potentially climbing to 300 to 400 million by 2040.

To manage the massive load on electrical grids caused by simultaneous charging, experts are looking toward Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. This approach transforms electric vehicles from simple energy consumers into mobile storage units. By charging during off-peak hours and reinjecting electricity back into the grid during peak demand, V2G can mitigate grid bottlenecks and stabilize the energy supply.