The Rivian R2 SUV will be powered by a new type of battery that can export electricity. The R2's new Energy Management Control Module will allow bidirectional charging. The battery itself will use a new type of cylindrical cell, which offers six times the energy of the 2170 cell used in the R1S and R1T. The Rivian R2, which will have a starting price of $45,000,
General Motors' electric vehicles will get vehicle-to-grid capability starting next year. The rollout will be part of GM's Energy Home ecosystem, which includes a Level 2 charger and a stationary power bank. EVs that are able to send energy back into the grid can help stabilize power supply during emergencies and blackouts. Electric vehicles are essentially giant batteries on wheels, capable of powering homes, running appliances and even sending electricity back to the grid during blackouts or energy surges.