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Electric Car And, At The Same Time, Battery For Your Home? Discover This Incredible Technology Offered by GM

Written by Noel Budeguer
Published on 31/05/2024 at 08:34
Updated on 01/06/2024 at 12:48
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Feed Your Home With The Chevrolet Silverado Electric! GM Bidirectional Charger – General Motors Energy Innovates With Reliable And Sustainable Energy Solution

GM Energy has launched an innovative solution that allows General Motors electric vehicle owners to use their cars as a power source for their homes.

This innovation arises as a response to increasing power outages in the United States, offering a reliable and sustainable alternative to keep your home running.

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GM Energy Presents Bidirectional EV Chargers That Allow Your Home To Be Powered By A Vehicle

The new Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) chargers from GM Energy allow the transfer of energy from a compatible GM electric vehicle directly to a residence. This system is not only pioneering in its ability to exchange energy, but also eliminates the need to install additional battery storage systems at home, an option that is often costly and complex.Energy

The first GM – General Motors model compatible with this technology is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, RST edition. This model features an impressive 200 kWh battery pack that can deliver a power flow of up to 10.2kW, enough to power a home for 21 consecutive days under normal usage conditions.Energy

GM Energy V2H. Source: GM

Availability and Costs

The GM Energy V2H package is initially available in five states: California, Florida, Michigan, New York, and Texas, with plans to expand to more regions progressively. This package includes the GM Energy Powershift charger at a cost of US$1,699 and the V2H enablement kit for $5,600, excluding installation costs and taxes, which will vary based on each home’s existing configuration. Energy

Although the price of US$7,299 may seem high, it is competitive compared to other battery storage systems, such as Tesla’s Powerwall, which costs US$11,500 with a solar installation.Energy

GM Energy Ultium Home. Source: GM

Future Plans and Competition of GM – General Motors Energy

By 2026, GM plans to extend the bidirectional V2H charging technology to other vehicles based on its Ultium platform, including the 2024 Sierra EV Denali, the Chevrolet Blazer EV, the Chevrolet Equinox EV, and the Cadillac LYRIQ, all 2024 models.Energy

Additionally, some eligible 2024 GM – General Motors vehicles will require a dealer update or software to enable bidirectional charging. GM – General Motors Energy also plans to launch stationary battery storage solutions and solar integration by the end of this year, in an effort to compete with companies like Tesla and its Powerwalls. Energy

Source: GM – General Motors

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Andreia
Andreia
07/11/2024 14:46

Adorei conhecer seu blog, tem muito artigos bem interessantes. Gerenciamento de dispositivo

Noel Budeguer

I am an Argentine journalist based in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on energy and geopolitics, as well as technology and military affairs. I produce analyses and reports with accessible language, data, context, and strategic insight into the developments impacting Brazil and the world. 📩 Contact: noelbudeguer@gmail.com

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