This property in Lake Oswego is equipped with state-of-the-art Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology, providing the capacity to run essential household appliances for up to three days using only the energy stored in the electric vehicle’s battery. During prolonged grid outages, residents can maintain indefinite power by “topping off” the vehicle battery at local fast-charge stations before returning to reconnect the vehicle to the home system. As a bonus, the homeowner estimates that he saves $100 per month by using less expensive stored energy from his vehicle battery during peak times.
Home Energy Enhancements
- GM Energy PowerShift Charger: A high-capacity Level 2 charging station capable of managing 19.2kW of bidirectional power transfer between the electric vehicle and the residence.
- Energy V2H Enablement Kit: A sophisticated integration system that bridges the vehicle battery with the home’s main electrical panel, allowing for seamless transition to backup power.
- Bidirectional Resilience: Advanced hardware configuration that enables the electric vehicle to serve as a primary residential energy storage solution.
Current Estimated Costs
- Hardware: $8K
- Professional installation: $5K-$12K
- Total: $13K – $20K
Installation Resources
GM Energy: https://gmenergy.gm.com/vehicle-to-home
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