Bidirectional Charging During Grid Outages
Summary
The post analyzes current bidirectional charging capabilities for home backup during grid outages, evaluating V2H options from GM, Ford, Kia, and others. It highlights that most systems are discharging-only or unreliable, with limited interoperability; practical paths today include Tesla Powershare with a Cybertruck or small emergency batteries, while Enphase's bidirectional charger is pending release. The piece concludes by cautioning that widespread, affordable bidirectional charging isn't ready yet and suggests tracking market readiness for 2027+.