China's NDRC initiates landmark pilot projects to integrate EVs into the national power grid, leveraging advanced Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology for enhanced energy resilience.
The strategic integration of EVs with the power grid represents a decisive policy shift toward a sustainable, digitally enabled, and renewable-energy-supported future.
China’s V2G-enabled energy capacity is projected to reach 26.5x the 2025 level by 2030, positioning the national EV fleet as a vital distributed energy resource that enhances grid stability and supports the large-scale integration of renewables.
Automotive industry players must proactively position themselves as key contributors in an ecosystem where electric vehicles become pivotal assets for grid stabilization and renewable energy integration.

In April 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), in partnership with the National Energy Administration (NEA), launched 30 strategic pilot projects in some of the country’s major metropolitan regions to integrate electric vehicles (EVs) into the national power grid through advanced Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, enabling a dynamic, bidirectional flow of electricity. The regions include Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Chongqing. This is a pivotal shift in China’s energy strategy, transforming EVs from simple transportation tools into decentralized, grid-interactive energy assets.

According to Counterpoint Research’s EV Market Forecast, China’s total V2G-enabled energy capacity is projected to reach 26.5x the 2025 level by 2030, as both V2G-enabled passenger and commercial BEV fleets scale up. This would position the national EV fleet as a critical distributed energy resource, comparable to large-scale utility battery systems and capable of meeting the short-term energy demands of major cities. Such capacity would significantly strengthen grid stability and accelerate the integration of renewable energy.

China Passenger and Commercial V2G Contribution Scenario (GWh)

A stacked area chart comparing China's Passenger BEV to Grid Potential versus Commercial BEV to Grid Potential in GWh from 2025F to 2030F. The chart shows exponential growth for both sectors—source: Counterpoint Research EV Market Forecast.

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