New energy vehicles serve as home energy storage

Does GM offer a home storage option for EV owners?

REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights Oct 10 (Reuters) - General Motors (GM.N) said Thursday its GM Energy unit is offering electric vehicle owners a home storage option to store and transfer solar energy, part of the company's sales pitch to potential EV owners.

Does GM have a home energy storage system?

GM's chief rival in home energy storage solutions is Tesla. The company sells Powerwall, which, like GM's system, can take in solar or grid energy, store it, and then use it either when electricity rates are high or when the power is out.

How do I buy a GM energy v2h system?

The system can be purchased as part of the GM Energy Home System bundle, which also includes a GM Energy PowerShift charger and GM Energy Vehicle-to-Home Enablement kit. Buyers who already have the GM Energy V2H Bundle can simply add on a GM Energy PowerBank.

How many kWh can a GM energy powerbank power a home?

By combining two 17.7kWh GM Energy PowerBanks, consumers can create 35.4kWh of stationary storage, enough to power the average American home for up to 20 hours 1. “One of the core differentiators of GM Energy’s portfolio is its modularity,” said Wade Sheffer, vice president of GM Energy.

Does GM energy offer EV charging products?

GM Energy set up an interactive website where customers can connect with product specialists and have questions answered about the company’s suite of EV charging products. Pricing, costs and delivery timelines for GM Energy’s PowerBank and other products will vary depending on the installation requirements.

What is a powerbank energy storage unit?

The unit lets owners store and use captured solar energy and provide power without an EV present. Owners could store enough power to serve an average U.S. home for up to 20 hours with two PowerBank units. Energy storage units are part of an effort by automakers to convince reluctant EV buyers to consider an electric vehicle.