This capability allows an EV to act as a battery, powering your home, appliances and more.
What is bidirectional charging?
Bidirectional charging allows the vehicle to convert stored DC energy back into AC electricity for a variety of uses.
How can I use bidirectional charging?
Not only are you helping stabilize the grid, but you also get paid for the energy you provide.
Vehicle to load:V2L is the most basic bang out of bidirectional charging.
Vehicle to everything: V2X is an umbrella term that encompasses all bidirectional charging options.
Which EVs offer bidirectional charging?
They will include:
When will bidirectional charging become standard?
BMW,VolvoandPorscheare all reportedly testing functionality.
Tesla has said all of its models will support bidirectionality by 2025.
General Motors started making V2H charginga default featurein 2024, starting with the2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST.
