Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
Vehicle-to-load lets an electric car supply power from its battery to external devices, such as tools, camping gear or another car.
What is Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)?
Power is drawn through an adapter in the charge port or an interior socket. Output is typically a few kilowatts. Some cars let you set a minimum battery level to keep for driving. V2L is useful for camping, outdoor events and powering tools on construction sites.
How it works
The car’s inverter or onboard charger converts DC from the battery into household-style AC.
Why it matters for your car
Do not connect V2L to a house wiring system without approved equipment. Check the power limit before plugging in high-power devices.
Other terms
- Ball Joint Splitter
- Car Shampoo
- Car Subscription
- Cell-to-Pack Battery Design
- Charcoal Canister (EVAP Canister)
- Distilled Water (Demineralised Water)
- Eco-driving
- Gear Shift Cable (Linkage)
- Idler Pulley
- Load Index
- LPG (Autogas)
- NOx (Nitrogen Oxides)
- Pushrod Engine (OHV)
- Rinseless Wash
- Speed Limiter
- Tachometer (Rev Counter)
- Torsion Bar Spring
- Voltage Drop Test
- Wheel Runout
- Wiring Diagram (Circuit Diagram)