5+
update.
Simulation
only; not
deployed in
homes yet. Each
participant uses V2H
setup for month.
Piha V2H
Trial New
Zealand
(Sep 2019 –
Ongoing)28
Evaluate
V2H for
reducing
peak
demand and
providing
short-term
backup in
rural
communitie
s
Nissan Leaf Smart
DC Charger V2H
Unit participant
homes (individual
setup)
Launched Sep 2019 in
Piha, New Zealand. Allows
solar energy self-
use, bill savings,
and support for
grid balancing.
Software 3. plans >1
million EVs 2025,
representing 50–100
TWh potential
energy storage. Link
27
Volkswagen AG.
Ford–
Resideo
V2H Pilot
(Dec 2023
– H1
2024)26
Ford F-150
Lightning with
Intelligent Backup
Power Resideo
Smart Thermostat;
bidirectional EV-
HVAC link
Simulation started Dec
2023, ends 2024. models with
77 kWh battery,
upgraded ID.
Objective System Configuration
.
Requires
customer
participation
and compatible
EV models.
models
via
software
to support
home
energy
needs and
integrate
with solar
PV
VW ID.
V2H bundle market
price: $7,299. December 2023.
and policy/
regulatory
barriers. Link. Vehicles
support ~30 kWh/day
household load (~2
days backup) with
>20% SoC reserve.5;
compatible only with
HagerEnergy S10 E
COMPACT DC
home power station;
ISO 15118-2
standard
Announced Dec 2023.
Targets: monthly bill
savings, TOU load
shift, grid relief, and
clean energy use. First
such OEM-HVAC V2H
project.” Scoop Business, September 2019. Ford and Resideo Launch ‘EV-Home Power Partnership’ Project Driving Vehicle-to-Home Energy
Management Benefits for Customers.
Uses F-150 Lightning
battery power HVAC
via smart thermostat.
Limited to
California.
Limited
hardware
compatibility
(HagerEnergy
S10 E
COMPACT
only); region-
specific rollout;
incompatible
with AC
systems;
requires ID.” Volkswagen
Newsroom, December 10, 2023. Run
by Vector Ltd, co-funded
by EECA under the Low
Emission Vehicles
Contestable Fund.
Covers homes.
Converts EVs
into smart energy
storage. Link
28
Vector Ltd.
Provides local
backup, reduces
peak load, and
improves user
control over
energy use. Active pilot in
Stenberg housing
estate, Hudiksvall,
Sweden. Aimed
at backup supply during
outages, peak shaving,
household load
management
Shows potential
of V2H for grid-
constrained,
remote areas.
Coordinated EV
and thermostat
use may enhance
energy efficiency,
comfort, and grid
resiliency through
smart scheduling
of HVAC loads
using battery. Models Support Bidirectional Charging.PAGE VEHICLE-TO-HOME (V2H) SYSTEMS
HANDBOOK
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26
Ford Motor Company.
Case Studies and Pilot Deployment V2H
Conclusion
Project Summary Limitation
PG&E–GM
V2H Pilot
(Mar 2022-
Ongoing,
expanded
Mar 2025)25
Evaluate
how
coordinated
V2H energy
use smart
thermostat
can reduce
bills and
support grid
Sierra Denali,
Cadillac Lyriq;
integrated with
PG&E’s grid and
customer EMS
for priority groups).
Software 3. A
pioneering
implementation
using CCS-based
DC V2H.
Volkswagen
V2H Pilot –
Sweden
(Dec 2023 –
Ongoing)27
Deploy
V2H ID. “Trial Vehicle-to-Home Technology Kicks off Piha.
Integration with and
HEMS enables storage
of solar energy and
grid-friendly load
shifting.
Effectiveness
depends on
TOU tariff,
household
behaviour, grid
availability of
renewables.
Vehicles become V2H-
capable via software
update.
Customers must enroll
in PG&E’s Emergency
Load Reduction
Program. “Cleverly Manage Your Own Electricity: First ID.
saving potential
and climate
resilience
benefits.
Small-scale
trial; only 2
chargers;
limited to
Nissan Leaf;
short trial
duration per
user; real-
world
scalability not
yet tested
