Glossary

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

Technology

Definition

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) uses bidirectional charging and transfer equipment to power a home or building from an EV during outages or at high-price periods. Typical setups require certified hardware (e.g., UL 9741/UL 1741-SA compliant systems), islanding/transfer switches, and compatible EVs/inverters. Benefits include backup power, bill optimization, and participation in demand response or VPP programs.