What is V2G?

This stands for vehicle-to-grid. The latest EVs now include on-board chargers that can output power from the battery as well as manage incoming charge. This, in effect, can turn your EV into a giant battery that’s plugged into your house’s mains supply. 

There are a wealth of benefits that could be unlocked by adding more of these ‘distributed storage’ points to the energy grid, especially if you have solar or other renewable energy generation methods already installed. However, one of the best features might be that the vehicle is able to supply electricity to your house in the event of a power cut.