Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) Charging in New Jersey: A Homeowner's Guide

Power Your Home With Your Electric Vehicle

Imagine riding out a power outage without a noisy gas generator. With Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology, a compatible electric vehicle can do more than get you around: it can send stored energy back into your house and keep it running when the grid goes down. PowersourceEV installs V2H backup systems for homeowners across New Jersey.

This guide explains how V2H works, which systems and vehicles support it today, and what to expect from a professional installation.

What Is Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) Charging?

V2H is bidirectional charging. A standard EV charger only moves electricity one way, from the grid into your car. A V2H system can also move energy the other way, from your car's battery into your home's electrical system.

To do that safely, a V2H system needs more than a charger. It also needs equipment that disconnects your home from the grid during an outage, so power from your vehicle never flows back onto utility lines. Each manufacturer handles this with its own gateway or enablement hardware, which is why the right system depends on the vehicle you drive.

Many EV batteries hold far more energy than a typical home battery, so a fully charged vehicle can often keep essential loads running for a day or more. How long it lasts depends on your vehicle's battery, how much charge it has when the outage starts, and which circuits you power.

Why New Jersey Homeowners Are Choosing V2H

Backup Power During Storms

From nor'easters to summer thunderstorms, New Jersey outages can last hours or even days. With V2H, the vehicle in your driveway becomes your backup power source, without the noise, fumes, or fuel runs of a gas generator.

Use the Battery You Already Own

If you already have, or are planning to buy, a V2H-capable EV, you are already paying for a large battery. V2H lets that battery protect your home too.

Pairs Well With Solar and Home Batteries

V2H can work alongside rooftop solar and, in some setups, a home battery. For example, Tesla Cybertruck owners with Powerwall 3 can use Powershare to extend their backup time. We look at your whole system before recommending a design.

Incentives and Utility Programs

Incentives change often. The federal tax credit for home EV charging equipment (Section 30C) ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. During your consult we review any state or utility programs that currently apply to your home.

V2H Systems We Install

Each automaker supports V2H through specific equipment. These are the systems we install today:

Tesla Powershare (Cybertruck, Model 3 and Model Y)

Tesla Powershare lets a Cybertruck back up your home during an outage. The setup pairs a Tesla Universal Wall Connector with the Tesla Powershare Gateway, which isolates your home from the grid and switches it to vehicle power. If you already have Powerwall 3, the existing Tesla gateway can handle that job, and your Cybertruck can add to your Powerwall backup.

New in October 2026: Tesla Powershare now works with Model 3 and Model Y. On October 6, 2026, Tesla extended Powershare home backup, which used to be Cybertruck only, to Model 3 and Model Y. It is guaranteed on cars ordered on or after October 1, 2026, and some earlier cars may also support it. Your home needs a Powerwall 3 and a Tesla Wall Connector or Universal Wall Connector (Tesla says Powerwall 2 and Powerwall+ support is coming soon). The car can supply up to 11.5 kW continuous, and Tesla says a Model 3 or Model Y can add up to about two days of backup for a home using 30 kWh a day, starting from a 90% charge. It is available in the US only, existing owners ask Tesla to turn it on, and Model 3 and Model Y cannot sell power back to the grid. Cybertruck can also use the Powershare Gateway. Read more: Your Tesla Model 3 or Model Y Can Now Power Your Home in an Outage

GM Energy V2H (Ultium Home)

GM Energy's V2H bundle pairs the GM Energy PowerShift Charger with the Ultium Home V2H Enablement Kit (an inverter, home hub, and startup battery). Together they let a compatible Chevrolet, GMC, or Cadillac EV power your home and safely disconnect it from the grid during an outage. GM confirms which models and model years are compatible, and we verify yours before we design the system.

Wallbox Quasar 2 (Kia EV9 and More)

The Wallbox Quasar 2 is a bidirectional charger that works with the Kia EV9, and more vehicles are expected to be supported over time. It installs with a Power Recovery Unit that manages your home's connection to the grid during an outage. We confirm your vehicle's compatibility before recommending it.

Not sure which system fits your home and vehicle? We evaluate your setup and recommend the right one during a free consult, or call 888-428-3880.

Our V2H Installation Process

• Free consult and site assessment: We review your electrical panel, your vehicle's V2H support, where you park, and which circuits you want backed up.

• System design: Every home is different. We size and price the system during your free consult, around your panel, your vehicle, and your backup goals.

• Professional installation: Licensed, insured electricians handle the charger, gateway or enablement equipment, and any panel work. We pull the required permits and schedule inspections.

• Testing and walkthrough: We test the system, including the switch to backup power, and show you how to use it.

• Ongoing support: Questions after installation? Call us anytime.

Which Vehicles Support V2H?

Many EVs can power devices through an outlet (often called vehicle-to-load, or V2L), but far fewer can back up a whole home. Home backup requires both a capable vehicle and the matching home equipment. Examples available today include:

• Tesla Cybertruck, with Tesla Powershare

• Tesla Model 3 and Model Y (new as of October 2026), with Tesla Powershare and Powerwall 3

• Compatible Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac EVs, with GM Energy V2H

• Kia EV9, with the Wallbox Quasar 2

• Ford F-150 Lightning, with Ford's Intelligent Backup Power equipment

Not sure about your vehicle? Call 888-428-3880 and we will tell you what is possible with your specific EV.

Serving All of New Jersey

PowersourceEV installs V2H systems across New Jersey, including:

North Jersey: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties.

Central Jersey: Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer, and Union counties.

South Jersey: Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Atlantic, Ocean, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties.

Frequently Asked Questions About V2H

How much does V2H installation cost in NJ?

It depends on your vehicle, the V2H system it needs, your electrical panel, and the distance from your panel to where you park. Every home is different, so we size and price the system during a free consult.

Will V2H damage my EV's battery?

V2H systems are designed by the automaker to work within the vehicle's battery management limits, and you can set how much charge to keep in reserve. Using V2H for backup adds some battery cycling, so check your vehicle's warranty terms for bidirectional use.

How long can my EV power my home?

It depends on your vehicle's battery size, its state of charge, and how much power your home draws. Running only essentials (refrigerator, lights, internet, a furnace fan) stretches your backup much further than running central air or an electric range. We estimate your backup time during the consult.

Do I need a panel upgrade?

Some homes do. We assess your panel and service during the free consult and tell you upfront if any upgrade is needed. If so, we handle that work too.

Can V2H replace a home battery?

V2H only works while your vehicle is home and plugged in. A home battery like Tesla Powerwall is always there. Some homeowners use both. Compare your options on our battery backup comparison page.

Why Choose PowersourceEV for V2H?

• Licensed and insured electricians who specialize in EV charging and home backup systems.

• Statewide coverage across New Jersey.

• Experience with Tesla, GM Energy, and Wallbox V2H equipment.

• Free consults with no pressure and no obligation.

• Full service: permits, panel work, installation, inspection, and testing.

Book a Free Backup Power Consult

Ready to turn your EV into backup power for your home? Every home is different, so we size and price your V2H system during a free consult. Book a free backup power consult, or call us at 888-428-3880. Weighing V2H against a home battery or generator? See our home battery backup comparison.