Vehicle-to-home (V2H) technology allows an electric vehicle's high-voltage battery to discharge power back into a residential electrical panel. It requires a specialized bidirectional charger and a transfer switch to safely isolate the home from the grid during outages. Automakers market this as a backup power solution, effectively turning the car into a massive rolling generator.
The customer wants a V2H setup installed so their Lightning can run the fridge during rolling blackouts.
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- vehicle-to-home
Related terms
V2G
Vehicle-to-grid technology allows electric vehicles to discharge battery power back into the electrical grid.
V2L
Onboard charging capabilities allow an electric vehicle to power standard external appliances or tools.
V2X
Broadband vehicular communication integrates cars with other vehicles, infrastructure, and the grid.
EV
An electric vehicle uses one or more electric motors for propulsion instead of an internal combustion engine.