Depending on your particular hobbies or needs, new and existing EV drivers may want to consider an EV that can help power your…whatever. It might be camping gear, charging other vehicles, or maybe even as a backup for your home. EVs continue to evolve, but the list is still limited for now.
Let’s lay out what is possible.
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) is the term for charging basics like laptops, camping lights, and similar low-power items.
- Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) is the highest power demand, actually powering portions of your home for things like power outages.
- Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) allows your vehicle to supply power back to the grid, for things like high-demand circumstances.
- Vehicle-To-X (V2X) is an all-encompassing system to supply power in multiple circumstances. (FYI: No U.S.-sold EV today ships with dedicated V2X.)
So as of today (July 2025), here’s what we know as far as vehicles that support each one.
- Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)
• Ford F-150 Lightning
– “Intelligent Backup Power” home-integration kit
– Up to 9.6 kW export, automatic house switchover in an outage - Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
• Nissan LEAF (CHAdeMO-equipped models)
– DC port supports bidirectional flow via CHAdeMO V2G stations/pilots (e.g. Fermata Energy)
– Up to ~6.6 kW export
• Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (select pilot markets)
– CHAdeMO-based V2G capability in limited programs - Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
• Ford F-150 Lightning
– Pro Power Onboard: up to 9.6 kW via multiple 120/240 V outlets
• Rivian R1T & R1S
– Pro Power Onboard: up to 7.7 kW total through bed- and cabin-mounted outlets
• GMC Hummer EV
– “MultiPro” outlets: up to 9.6 kW (120/240 V) from bed and frame ports
• Chevrolet Silverado EV
– “Accessory Power” ports: up to 10.2 kW (120/240 V) around bed and cabin
• Hyundai Ioniq 5
– 2.2 kW bidirectional inverter via a 240 V outlet in the frunk
• Kia EV6 (AWD only)
– 3.6 kW inverter; 240 V exterior socket
• Kia Niro EV (2024)
– 3.6 kW inverter; 120/240 V external outlet in the cargo area
• Fisker Ocean
– 2.2 kW inverter supplying a 240 V outlet in the trunk - Vehicle-to-X Communications (V2X)
• At present, no U.S.-model EV ships with built-in DSRC or C-V2X radios for V2V or V2I messaging