Bidirectional EV Power and V2H

Published on ZDNET

At the top of many homeowners’ resilience priorities sits a capability most are only now discovering: using an EV as home backup power. As outages rise and EV adoption grows, interest in bidirectional charging — from V2L to full V2H — is accelerating fast.

Habitelligence research reveals a clear awareness gap.
Over half of homeowners had never heard of V2H, yet once they learn about it, most show strong interest in using their EV for whole-home peace of mind.

Key insights:
• 50% of EV owners already use bidirectional power
• 75% of future EV owners want V2H capability
• Most V2H-capable EV buyers chose their EV for the backup potential

Beyond convenience, homeowners want confidence — the ability to keep critical systems running without fuel or noise. From portable V2L to installed V2H systems, new capabilities are redefining what an EV can do for the home.

👉 Read the full article on ZDNET to see how EV-powered backup is reshaping home energy resilience.