New Tech May Let You Power Your Home With An Electric Car
New technologies allow electric cars to be used as a source of energy for the home. While this idea may seem silly, using an electric vehicle as a power source for your home can help during power outages and other emergencies. This new technology is called bi-directional charging, and when used in electric vehicles, it allows energy to be transferred from the electric vehicle's battery to the home's electrical system.
Of course, there are various bidirectional charging methods. The most obvious is to use a car battery to power your home. This car-to-home charging system will power your home for approximately two full days, making it the perfect generator for emergencies lasting 24 to 48 hours.
Another option is to use electric car batteries to save electricity. To do this, you can use two-way charging on your electric vehicle to charge your vehicle during off-peak hours when electricity is cheaper. Then, during the most expensive peak hours, you can use your car as a source of energy for your home, saving the energy provided by your electric company.
All in all, it's a little complicated, but if you really want to save a few dollars a month, this could be the perfect way to do it without having to install solar panels on your home.
Of course, another very useful aspect of using two-way charging in your electric vehicle is using it as a power source while camping or traveling. You can use it to power fans and portable devices, charge devices, and more, all without worrying about additional generators in the process. This is known as “vehicle to load” or V2L.
Using V2H or V2L charging in your electric vehicle is not the easiest thing to do. But it's good to know that some electric cars offer useful technology. Currently, only the Ford F150 Lightning and Nissan Leaf use two-way charging, but we've also seen similar technology in smartphones like the iPhone 15 and tablets, so more manufacturers are likely to adopt it.
