Vehicle-to-Home
Bidirectional energy use in which an electric vehicle supplies household loads or backup power.
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The problem
Why V2H exists
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How V2H works
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Vehicle-to-Home uses a compatible electric vehicle, bidirectional charger or inverter, transfer equipment, and controls to power selected household loads. It is a residential form of vehicle-to-building and is commonly positioned for backup power or home-energy management. Available duration depends on battery state, load, equipment ratings, and electrical configuration.
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Commercial systems
Products
dcbel Ara
implements_or_enablesdcbel
Ford Charge Station Pro
implements_or_enablesFord Motor Company
GM Energy V2H Enablement Kit
implements_or_enablesGeneral Motors
Nissan LEAF Vehicle-to-Home System
implements_or_enablesNissan
Interoperability
Standards
ISO 15118-20
ISO 15118-20 defines second-generation charging messages, including bidirectional power-transfer communication. It matters to V2X because it gives independently developed systems a common technical contract.