SANTA CLARA, CA, Sep 12, 2025 – ChargeScape and Nissan has announced the launch of a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot in the utility territory covered by Silicon Valley Power (SVP). This pilot is possible through the California Energy Commission’s Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program.
At Nissan’s advanced technology center in Silicon Valley, the pilot will use energy stored in EV batteries from Nissan electric vehicles, managed by Fermata Energy’s bidirectional chargers, to export power during periods of grid strain. ChargeScape will coordinate with Leap to discharge power from Nissan vehicles and free up supply for data center loads.
“Through this collaboration, we’re showcasing how electric vehicles can reinforce our communities’ electrical needs and deliver meaningful benefits to drivers,” said Rich Miller, vice president of Vehicle Connected Services at Nissan U.S.
“AI is a fundamental component of American Dynamism, and our nation’s power grids must quickly adapt to supply data centers with the energy needed to maintain America’s competitive edge in places like Silicon Valley,” said Joseph Vellone, CEO of ChargeScape. “Integrating Nissan’s EV batteries into Silicon Valley Power’s grid is a crucial first step to shoring up long-term grid reliability and rewarding the EV drivers who are part of the solution.”
“At Fermata Energy, we are demonstrating how AI-enabled V2X optimization can transform electric vehicles into intelligent grid resources,” said Hamza Lemsaddek, chief operating officer of Fermata Energy. “By pairing our platform with bidirectional chargers at Nissan’s Innovation Lab, we’re proving that EVs can strengthen data center reliability, support utilities like Silicon Valley Power, and deliver real economic value back to drivers and communities.”
“Our work with ChargeScape has shown the powerful potential of harnessing the EVs already on the road today to tackle urgent grid reliability challenges,” said Jason Michaels, CEO of Leap. “Activating these vehicles as flexible, dispatchable grid resources is a game-changing tool to help utilities manage higher loads and unlock economic growth while putting dollars back in the hands of ratepayers. We look forward to expanding our partnership with ChargeScape to serve more communities.”
The pilot is part of ChargeScape’s work on vehicle-grid integration and is intended to support future V2G programs in California and other U.S. states. Through this and other ChargeScape programs, it will pay participating EV drivers for supplying energy to the grid.
Source: ChargeScape
About Leap
Leap is a software platform that helps technology providers build and operate virtual power plants by connecting distributed energy resources such as battery storage, electric vehicle chargers, smart thermostats, and building energy systems to the grid. The platform enables these resources to provide demand response and other grid services, generating revenue while supporting grid reliability. Leap serves industries including utilities, clean energy, smart buildings, and electric mobility infrastructure. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in San Francisco and maintains offices in the Netherlands, with operations across North America and Europe.
About Fermata Energy
Fermata Energy develops bidirectional vehicle-to-everything (V2X) charging technology that allows electric vehicles to supply power back to the grid, buildings, or homes. Its platform uses machine learning to forecast energy demand, schedule discharges, and manage charging to support grid reliability, lower costs, and integrate renewable energy. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA. Fermata Energy serves utilities, electric vehicle fleet operators, and building owners seeking to use electric vehicle batteries for grid services and energy cost management. The company has raised about $50.6 million in funding.
About ChargeScape
ChargeScape is a joint venture formed in 2023 by BMW, Ford and Honda, with Nissan joining later, to connect electric vehicles with power grids. The company develops a software platform that provides managed charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2X) services. It uses real-time data from electric vehicles to help utilities balance demand, lower charging costs and improve grid stability. ChargeScape serves utilities, automakers and electric vehicle owners. The company is headquartered in New York.
About Nissan
Nissan is a multinational automaker founded in 1933 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. The company designs and manufactures cars, trucks, utility vehicles and luxury models under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. Its portfolio includes electric vehicles, internal combustion vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems, and commercial fleets. Nissan operates in markets across North America, Europe, Asia and other regions. In fiscal year 2024, the company reported about ¥12.6 trillion in net revenue.