Vehicle-to-grid (V2G, Bidirectional Charging)
Vehicle-to-grid lets an electric car send energy from its battery back to the grid or a home.
What is Vehicle-to-grid (V2G, Bidirectional Charging)?
V2H supplies a home, V2L powers devices. It needs compatible car and charger. It is still developing. Using a car as a home battery can help with solar energy or power outages. Battery warranties may set conditions for this use, so check them first.
How it works
The charger converts DC from the battery to AC.
Why it matters for your car
Check manufacturer support. Grid connection rules apply.
Other terms
- Bearing Puller (Gear Puller)
- Car Sharing
- EV Purchase Incentives
- Forward Collision Warning
- Gear Oil (Transmission Oil)
- Oil Temperature Sensor
- Paint Protection Film (PPF)
- Pedal Box (Pedal Assembly)
- Permitted Axle Load
- Piston Slap
- Planetary Gear Set
- Precharge Circuit
- Preconditioning
- Remote Engine Start
- Snow Socks (Textile Snow Chains)
- Solar Charging
- Steering Angle Sensor
- Stud Extractor (Screw Extractor)
- Wheel Brace And Jack (Car Tool Kit)
- Windscreen Demisting (Defrost)