EV & V2H
Which EVs can power your house?
Filter by support level, set your home's daily use, and see how long each vehicle could keep the lights on during an outage.
Essentials only ≈ 10–15. Typical US home ≈ 30. Backup estimates reserve 20% of the pack for driving.
Chevrolet
Silverado EV
Battery
200 kWh
Est. backup
8 days
Largest pack on this list. GM Energy's bundle covers the bidirectional charger and home hookup.
Hardware: GM Energy PowerShift Charger + V2H Enablement Kit · up to 9.6 kW output
GMC
Sierra EV Denali
Battery
170 kWh
Est. backup
6.8 days
Same GM Energy V2H stack as the Silverado EV.
Hardware: GM Energy PowerShift Charger + V2H Enablement Kit · up to 9.6 kW output
Rivian
R1T / R1S
Battery
141 kWh
Est. backup
TBD
Rivian has said bidirectional charging is coming; outlets on the truck already cover job-site loads.
Hardware: Rivian bidirectional charging, announced
Ford
F-150 Lightning (Extended Range)
Battery
131 kWh
Est. backup
5.2 days
The most established V2H setup in the US. Intelligent Backup Power switches over automatically during an outage.
Hardware: Ford Charge Station Pro + Home Integration System · up to 9.6 kW output
Tesla
Cybertruck
Battery
123 kWh
Est. backup
4.9 days
Powershare backs up a home through a Tesla Gateway. Currently the only Tesla with V2H.
Hardware: Tesla Powershare + Gateway (or Powerwall setup) · up to 11.5 kW output
Kia
EV9
Battery
100 kWh
Est. backup
4 days*
Big pack with V2L outlets. Kia has signaled broader V2H plans on the same E-GMP platform.
Hardware: V2L adapter · up to 3.6 kW output
Hyundai
IONIQ 5
Battery
84 kWh
Est. backup
3.4 days*
Runs appliances and tools from the pack via outlets. No panel back-feed in the US yet.
Hardware: V2L adapter (included or accessory) · up to 3.6 kW output
Volkswagen
ID.4
Battery
77 kWh
Est. backup
TBD
VW has announced bidirectional support for 77 kWh packs; US home integration is still pending.
Hardware: Bidirectional-ready hardware, rollout pending
Nissan
LEAF (CHAdeMO)
Battery
59 kWh
Est. backup
2.4 days
The quiet pioneer. CHAdeMO supports bidirectional power, but hardware is niche and installs are rare.
Hardware: Fermata Energy FE-20 or dcbel r16 (CHAdeMO bidirectional) · up to 9.6 kW output
*V2L vehicles power appliances through outlets, not your electrical panel, so “backup” means extension cords to essentials.
Sample data — not purchase advice. V2H support, pack sizes, and required hardware change often and vary by trim and model year. Confirm with the manufacturer and a licensed installer.
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