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Need Backup Power? Automakers Want You to Look No Further than Their Vehicles in Your Driveway
Automakers say the systems can power homes for two to five days and cost about $1,100, far less than standby generators.
- Ford, General Motors , and Kia are expanding vehicle-to-home power options, allowing drivers to use electric vehicle batteries as home backup energy during outages and high-demand periods.
- Pure U.S. EV sales declined 23.8% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, prompting automakers to pivot toward home energy solutions and leverage existing battery technology to maintain business viability.
- Ford launched a $1,100 adapter system for F-150 models, while GM partnered with WeaveGrid and Kia collaborated with Wallbox to enable grid-connected home power backup for eligible vehicle owners.
- Homeowners can power essential systems for multiple days, yet adoption faces hurdles including mandatory third-party safety testing and utility interconnect agreements that could take years to complete.
- Scott Samuelsen, engineering professor emeritus at the University of California, Irvine, said V2H technology "is going to become very, very popular" for reducing grid stress during outages.
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