Your Cadillac Can Now Power Your Home - CleanTechnica

Cadillac has introduced vehicle-to-home (V2H) technology for its electric vehicles (EVs) through the GM Energy Home System, allowing owners to use their car batteries to power their homes during outages. This system enables bidirectional charging, meaning the same equipment that charges the EV can also send electricity back to the home, providing backup power to keep essential appliances running. Additionally, the system integrates with solar panels and includes the GM Energy PowerBank, a dedicated home battery that can supply nearly a day’s worth of power based on average consumption. All six Cadillac EV models, including the LYRIQ, Escalade IQ, VISTIQ, CELESTIQ, and OPTIQ, are compatible with this technology. GM emphasizes the growing demand for resilient, energy-smart homes, especially in disaster-prone areas, highlighting benefits for homebuilders, contractors, and real estate agents. Homes equipped with backup power and EV integration are becoming more attractive to buyers, and installing the GM Energy Home System during