The recent blackouts in Spain and Portugal highlighted the potential of electric vehicles (EVs) as backup power sources. An analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) revealed that EVs could provide significant energy during outages, with 60% of a charge capable of powering homes for days. This vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology enables energy flow from cars to homes using bi-directional chargers. EV owners not only protect against blackouts but can also earn money by selling power back to the grid, maximizing benefits and enhancing energy security.
More and more EVs are arriving on the market that are capable of returning power to the home. In an unprecedented blackout like the one we just saw in Spain, these EVs will allow people to keep their lights on, their fridges cold and their wireless routers running for days.
As well as reducing emissions and saving their owners hundreds of pounds in running costs, EVs are also capable of adding resilience to their owners' homes.
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