I live in a neighborhood where it’s quite common to lose power for days at a time. With my wife working from home and Superstorm Sandy causing a week-long blackout, I purchased a 7,500-watt generator.

Some EVs can power a home for several days using bidirectional charging technology. A home must have a special management system or transfer switch to receive power from an EV. Electric vehicles have ...

Can you use EV as backup power? Yes, you can, but in the long run, it’s better to use a fixed system with a backup generator to preserve your EV battery. Welcome to our series answering reader ...

Learn how Vehicle‑to‑Home V2H charging and V2H bidirectional charging let drivers use an EV as home UPS for reliable EV battery home backup in 2026. Pixabay, AKrebs60 Vehicle‑to‑Home V2H charging is ...

When the grid goes down, EV owners have a few options to keep their vehicle powered or to use their vehicle as backup power. Power outages happen, but it’s not the end of the world. When the grid goes ...

GM Energy plans a leasing program for its vehicle-to-home charging system, making it easier and more affordable for U.S. homeowners.

CAR gets its hands on portable EV chargers. With three-pin sockets, they can be used anywhere to provide power to your car.