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The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is changing more than just transportation—it’s transforming how we power our lives. Major automakers, including Cadillac, are rapidly rolling out cutting-edge bidirectional charging capabilities in their luxury EV lineup. No longer just a way to get from A to B, your Cadillac EV can now be a powerful, mobile energy source. This guide explores one of the most exciting new features: Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology, and how it stacks up against other energy features like V2G and V2L. Read on to discover how a new Cadillac EV can provide energy security and convenience for your home, even during an unexpected power outage.
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) is a bidirectional charging technology available on select Cadillac EVs, such as the LYRIQ and ESCALADE IQ. When paired with the GM Energy V2H Enablement Kit and PowerShift Charger, your compatible Cadillac can reverse the flow of electricity to act as a home battery backup generator during power outages.
Major automakers are not only offering V2H charging in their EVs but also other charging types, such as V2G and V2L. Explore the differences among these charging compatibilities here:
With these offerings, EVs can be of use even when you’re not traveling around Los Angeles in them. Take a blackout as an example. A V2H-compatible electric car can act as your home battery backup, offering additional convenience beyond your Glendale drives.
An average EV that holds 60 kilowatt-hours of electricity can power a home for about 2 days when fully charged, according to CNET. Depending on usage, the power can often last even longer.
Would you like access to this brilliant new source of backup power? You can do so with one of the following Cadillac EVs:
To unlock bidirectional charging capability in one of these models, you’ll need to add the GM Energy Vehicle-To-Home (V2H) Enablement Kit to the GM Energy PowerShift Charger, along with making necessary adjustments to your home. If you want to secure the keys to a V2H-compatible Cadillac model near Burbank, reach out to Cadillac Pasadena.
Now that you know what V2H is and which EVs are compatible, are you ready to take the next step? Whether you’re interested in exploring the Cadillac ESCALADE IQ trim options or curious about a Cadillac EV’s access to the Tesla Supercharger network, our team is here to help. Visit our dealership in Pasadena today.