Yes, an EV really CAN power your home – if it’s one of these [update]

Summary

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/gm-energy-1-5.webp?w=1600" /></div><p>Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars — but the answer can be a bit confusing. It’s either a yes, with a but – or a no, with an unless. To find out which EVs can offer vehicle-to-home (V2H) tech to keep the lights on or even lower your energy bills, keep on reading.</p> <p><strong>UPDATE 20MAY2026</strong>: <a href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/yes-an-ev-really-can-power-your-home-if-its-one-of-these/#:~:text=New%20EX60%20arrives%20in%20the%20US">a new Volvo</a>, <a href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/yes-an-ev-really-can-power-your-home-if-its-one-of-these/#:~:text=Volkswagen%20ID.BUZZ-,Photo%20by%20Volkswagen,-.">and the return of ID.BUZZ</a>!</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/yes-an-ev-really-can-power-your-home-if-its-one-of-these/#more-432861">more…</a>