A new study explores whether electric vehicles can serve as backup power sources for homes during grid outages, potentially reducing energy costs during high-demand periods. By tapping into the battery capacity of parked EVs, the research examines how vehicle-to-home technology could provide temporary electricity while also easing strain on power grids. Early findings suggest this approach might offer a dual benefit—keeping lights on and lowering bills when energy prices spike. The concept hinges on whether widespread adoption could make such systems both practical and cost-effective for consumers.
Researchers test EVs that can keep homes on during outages, trim peak-hour bills The Cool Down
