GM's new V2H products help turn your EV into a home generator

Despite how you may feel about them, EVs offer quite a few benefits over comparable gas-powered models. One newer offering is vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging, which essentially turns EVs into emergency generators that can temporarily power home appliances and other devices. Some General Motors electric vehicles have the technology, and the automaker recently announced a group of new products to help homeowners take advantage of their EV’s capabilities.

GM’s V2H bundles come with equipment to connect a vehicle to properly equipped homes, which require transfer switches and other gear to use electricity from a generator. Later this year, the automaker will expand its offering with solar options and energy storage solutions. Owners can manage the transfer using GM’s mobile apps.

The Chevrolet Silverado EV First Edition RST will be the first vehicle to work with the new products, but GM said it would add the capability to all Ultium-based EVs by the 2026 model year. Owners with questions can chat with a product specialist on GM Energy Live, and the service can connect them with the automaker’s preferred installer, Qmerit, which will help with permitting and work with utility companies during the installation.