Interchange Recharged

Could your EV power your home? A look at how electric vehicles could be used as two-way charging systems, easing strain on the grid.

Aug 26, 2025
Aseem Kapur, head of GM Energy's product portfolio, discusses the transformative potential of electric vehicles. He highlights how EVs can act as mobile power sources for homes and stabilize the grid through innovative two-way charging systems. The conversation covers the importance of interoperability, customer trust, and incentives to drive EV adoption. Kapur also addresses concerns around battery health and the feasibility of a unified system across various utilities, revealing how shifting perceptions can make EVs more appealing as energy assets.
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INSIGHT

EVs As Modular Energy Assets

  • GM views EVs as energy assets that can interoperate with stationary storage and solar to support homes and the grid.
  • The company aims to shift perception of EVs from mobility-only to modular energy resources.
ADVICE

Prioritize Simplicity And Standards

  • Make the customer experience simple and automated to build trust in vehicle-to-grid services.
  • Use interoperable communication standards like ISO 15118 to share data reliably with utilities.
ADVICE

Use Rebates To Boost Enrollment

  • Use utility rebate programs to lower entry barriers and reward customers for enrolling in demand response.
  • Test market designs with utilities to find incentive levels that drive adoption.
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