Normal Motors on Tuesday introduced that it’ll make bidirectional vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging functionality accessible on all EVs utilizing its Ultium element set by the 2026 mannequin 12 months, permitting extra EVs to function residence backup energy sources.

The V2H function will roll out as beforehand introduced on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, adopted by the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Version 1, 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, and the Cadillac Escalade IQ, slated to be revealed August 9, based on a GM press launch.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV with GM Ultium House power system

GM launched its V2H techniques below a new GM Vitality enterprise final October, and detailed the {hardware} to be offered below the Ultium House model identify earlier this 12 months. The preliminary Ultium House V2H Bundle contains an AC residence charger, dubbed the PowerShift Charger, that permits EVs to discharge energy from their battery packs, together with an Enablement Equipment that provides an inverter and “darkish begin” battery.

GM additionally plans to supply energy-storage items for better backup energy capability and integration with residence photo voltaic. The automaker beforehand confirmed that it’ll refer prospects to SunPower, already its most well-liked EV charging installer, for set up of Ultium House V2H {hardware}. However GM hasn’t mentioned {hardware} or set up prices. Ford priced out an identical system for the F-150 Lightning in Could 2022 at about $6,000 with set up.

2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Version 1

Timing for V2H availability in EVs aside from those talked about on this announcement will probably be revealed at a later date. The GMC Hummer EV pickup and SUV get extra restricted bidirectional charging functionality, dubbed Energy Station, for the 2024 mannequin 12 months. It permits the electrical Hummers to cost different EVs at 6 kw or present as much as 25 amps of output at both 120 volts or 240 volts, however is not formally rated for V2H use.

GM has additionally began to analyze how its EVs may do greater than present energy to particular person houses—by backing up the facility grid itself—with a California pilot program introduced in 2022 with utility Pacific Fuel & Electrical (PG&E).