- Toyota initiates links with leading European energy providers to deliver smart energy solutions for battery electric and plugin hybrid electric charging
- Benefits of smart charging for Toyota customers include renewable energy access, lower bills and enhanced convenience
- Toyota’s plans future expansion across Europe and Vehicle-to-Grid integration to support wider grid sustainability and carbon neutrality goals
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) is accelerating its electrification journey with the rollout of a comprehensive EV charging ecosystem in several European markets. This initiative is designed to offer Toyota and Lexus plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) drivers a seamless, intelligent, and customer-centric charging experience – at home, at work and on the road
To deliver this, Toyota has initiated strategic partnerships with leading energy providers across Europe. These collaborations aim to create a unique value proposition by combining Toyota’s mobility expertise with the energy sector’s capabilities in grid flexibility, renewable integration, and digital energy services.
The first tangible outcomes of these partnerships will be seen in 2026, with the launch of Demand Side Response (DSR) solutions in:
- United Kingdom, in collaboration with British Gas
- Germany, in collaboration with The Mobility House Energy
These DSR services will bring a range of direct benefits to customers, including:
- Lower energy bills through smart charging that automatically shifts charging to off-peak hours when electricity is cheaper.
- Enhanced convenience with intelligent scheduling and remote control via mobile apps.
- Access to renewable energy, enabling vehicle charging when green energy is most available.
- Incentives and rewards for participating in grid-balancing programs.
Beyond individual benefits, these solutions also support wider grid sustainability by helping to balance electricity demand, reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-based peaking power plants, enable greater integration of intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar and reducing grid extension costs.
Looking ahead, TME plans to expand its energy collaborations to additional countries and introduce more advanced solutions, including Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) integration. This will allow EVs to not only draw energy from the grid but also return it when needed – turning vehicles into mobile energy assets and unlocking new value streams for customers.
This initiative is a key milestone in Toyota’s broader electrification strategy and supports its ambition to contribute to a more sustainable society. By enabling smart, flexible, and green charging, Toyota is helping to shape a future where mobility and energy work hand in hand for the benefit of customers, communities, and the planet.”
Leon Van Der Merwe, VP Circular Economy and Energy Business at Toyota Motor Europe
