The Powerloop V2G Leasing Bundle
Why take part?
Enabling the energy network of the future.
Powerloop supports the decarbonisation of transport by combining a bi-directional charger and the award-winning Nissan LEAF's electric battery by leveraging the stationary, unused batteries parked on our driveways. Powerloop enables you to benefit from your Electric Vehicle as an integrated energy asset connected to your home and to the grid, supporting grid stability.
Optimising renewables on the grid
By using Powerloop you are helping to unlock the potential of stored renewable energy in your car battery and feed it back to the grid during times of peak demand, between 4-7pm. This is groundbreaking in how we relate to energy at home and make use of excess renewable energy.
Influencing government strategy
This project is funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) with Innovate UK acting as delivery partner. The data collected will be used to directly shape strategies for using V2G as a part of the UK's decarbonisation strategy. That means the way you interact with Powerloop will have a steering influence on the role of V2G in achieving net zero.
Support to make your home V2G-ready
Should you be eligible for Powerloop, we will manage a full electrical assessment of your home setup using our engineering expertise. Octopus will provide upgrades to your home to make it fully 'V2G-ready' and will guide you through this journey. We will also manage the connection process with the Distribution Network Operator (UK Power Networks) on your behalf.
What's included?
The Nissan LEAF
Built on a legacy of being one of the earliest adopters of electric vehicles, Nissan's latest LEAF is perfect for Powerloop. It is super reliable and our electric vehicle specialists will support you through your journey to owning the Nissan LEAF. Allowing you peace of mind with this exciting new technology.

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The Quasar Charger
Powerloop helps to lower carbon emissions by combining a bidirectional charger with the award-winning Nissan LEAF, making use of unused car batteries parked on driveways. Powerloop enables you to tap into the potential of your Electric Vehicle, not just as a car, but a powerful energy source that when connected to our National Grid, can help support and stabilise it.

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The Tariff/Smart meter
Powerloop comes with the 12 month fixed-rate energy tariff from Octopus Energy with a unit rate of 15p per kWh* and a standing charge of around 20p per day, dependant on where you live. This tariff features 100% renewable electricity and fixes your unit rates and standing charge for 12 months offering simplicity and full visibility over your energy usage.
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How it works?

Plug in before 6pm, and stay plugged in until at least 5am the next day to complete the cycle.

Use the Powerloop app to tell us when you next need your car. We'll schedule your sessions around you.

Complete 12 cycles within a month to get £30 cashback** on your Octopus Energy account.

Who is eligible?
For now Powerloop is only available in areas where the local electricity grid is managed by UK Power Networks***. The pink area in the map below shows their working area.
If you're not sure, use the UKPN postcode checker to see who manages your local grid.
You must own your own home and have off-street parking.
The complete solution
The bundle offers leasing, charging and tariff, meaning we always know how one affects the other. Octopus EV helps you in understanding the usefulness of EVs, while supporting you with EV adoption through leasing and showing you how charging works around your life. This allows you to get the most out of your LEAF, while Octopus gathers data to implement V2G around the UK; rethinking the way energy is stored and used.

The complete solution
The bundle offers leasing, charging and tariff, meaning we always know how one affects the other. Octopus EV helps you in understanding the usefulness of EVs, while supporting you with EV adoption through leasing and showing you how charging works around your life. This allows you to get the most out of your LEAF, while Octopus gathers data to implement V2G around the UK; rethinking the way energy is stored and used.

Terms & Conditions
*Prices quoted are subject to change and will be impacted by changes in law, regulation, tax or duty beyond our reasonable control
**£30 cashback is credited in the form of Octopus Energy credit onto your account if 12 full cycles are completed in a month (plug in before 6pm, and stay plugged in until at least 5am the next day to complete one cycle)
***Subject to G99 approval
Subject to suitability, availability and credit approval. Terms and Conditions apply click here to read more.
Frequently asked questions
How will it work for me?
Once you plug in at home, you just tell us when you next need your car using the Powerloop app. In the meantime, we’ll optimise the charge and discharge pattern.
Will I be in control?
How does the rebate work?
How much money will Octopus earn from using my car?
How does V2G help the grid?
There's a huge amount of energy locked up in electric cars Just ten Nissan LEAFs could power 1000 homes for an hour. Our V2G system optimises the use of your car's battery; powering your home - and your neighbours homes - when electricity demand is high, then charging back up at times when demand is low. A more flexible grid also means a more renewable grid. The sun isn't always shining, and the wind isn't always blowing. V2G gives us the ability to store and release renewable energy whenever we need it.
What if I don't manage to complete 12 cycles in a month?
You'll only receive the incentive if you complete the full 12 cycles in a month, so unfortunately you wouldn't get the cashback in that month.
Will this damage my battery?
The shortest, and most honest answer is that we don't know. This is one of many reasons we're running this project; to find out what works in Vehicle to Grid, and fix the things that don't.
Can I be a Powerloop customer if I have solar panels at home?
Yes, we don’t have any restrictions on solar PV. However, there are a few things to consider.
How does the Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) work with the Powerloop bundle?
Why don’t you just put me on the Outgoing Octopus tariff?
About Wallbox (tm)
Wallbox is the smallest, lightest (and prettiest) residential V2G charger available in the UK. It can charge your car when demand is low and export to the grid when demand is high. It’s the next step in making the grid smarter, plus it makes leasing your new Nissan LEAF even cheaper. The first Wallbox chargers in the UK will be going straight to the homes of our Powerloop customers.