Which Backup Power Solution Is Best For You (And Your EV?)

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We've seen more and more automakers lean into V2H and V2G functionality in their vehicles - and just last week GM unveiled its final pricing for its V2H system for owners of Utlium-based EVs.

But which backup solution is really best for you and your home? And which is best for your EV?

We have some experience with some of the options - but the reality is that most people don't need a V2G or indeed a battery backup at all.

We explain why.


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00:00 - Sponsor Shoutout
00:12 - Introduction
02:07 - What we're focusing on
02:46 - What you're going to install will depend on lots of things
04:21 - What we're expecting you to know\
04:48 - "But what about gasoline generators?"
06:02 - Where do you live?
07:11 - EcoFlow - and similar - are enough for many
07:46 - V2L tends to be a more sustainable solution
08:19 - DIY with a 12V inverter?
10:40 - Quick Caveats
11:49 - Battery backups?
14:15 - More rural or in an older-part of town?
16:09 - The 'Gold standard'
17:00 - A note on backups and solar panels
18:14 - Energy sage sponsor message
19:17 - DIY solutions?
20:48 - Everyone's requirements are different!
21:13 - Nikki's own backup system
23:23 - How long will your backup last?
24:54 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

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Links:

Why your next car needs this:    • Your Next Electric Car Needs This One...  

Running our home from an EV in an emergency:    • How To Power Your House In an Emergen...  

Is V2G Good for Your EV? -    • V2G: Revolutionary? Smart? And Good F...  

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Presenter, Script, Audio: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield.
Camera, Editor, Colorist: M. Horton
Art and Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
© Transport Evolved LLC, 2024
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