General Motors (GM) has announced the launch of phase one of Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot program, offering eligible GM electric vehicle (EV) owners in Northern California a groundbreaking opportunity to integrate their vehicles with home energy solutions. Participants in the program can receive up to $4,500 in incentives toward GM Energy’s bidirectional home charging equipment, marking a major step toward a more resilient and sustainable energy future.
By enabling bidirectional charging for Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) applications, GM and PG&E are redefining the role of EVs beyond transportation. With this technology, GM EVs can seamlessly provide backup power to properly equipped homes during outages, ensuring energy security without requiring any additional effort from users.
“This pilot program is a glimpse into the future of energy resilience, efficiency, and sustainability,” said a GM Energy spokesperson. “By working with leading utilities like PG&E, we are setting the stage for a national conversation about the true potential of electric vehicles.”
At the heart of this initiative is GM Energy’s 19.2 kW bidirectional PowerShift charger and V2H Bundle, which allows compatible EVs to supply power to homes. GM and PG&E plan to use data and customer feedback from the pilot to optimize the experience, ensuring seamless integration of bidirectional-capable vehicles into the energy grid.
The implications of this technology extend far beyond individual households. GM and PG&E are also exploring Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) applications, where EV batteries can send power back to the grid during peak demand periods. This distributed energy model could alleviate strain on power plants, prevent blackouts, and help stabilize energy prices.
“Imagine thousands of EVs plugged in and ready to supply power back to the grid during heat waves, storms, or other energy demand spikes,” the spokesperson added. “This could significantly enhance grid resilience while lowering overall energy costs.”
With the right policies and incentives, the PG&E collaboration could serve as a blueprint for broader adoption of V2H, V2G, and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technologies across the country. These advancements would not only promote renewable energy use but also provide consumers with greater control over their energy costs.
Looking ahead, GM Energy is expanding its partnerships with utilities and aggregators nationwide to further explore the role of EVs in enhancing grid stability and energy security. This initiative marks the beginning of a new era where electric vehicles are more than just a mode of transportation—they are an integral part of a cleaner, more reliable energy ecosystem.
As GM and PG&E continue to scale these solutions, they are driving toward a future where vehicles do more than transport people—they help power the world.
