Vehicle-to-home · V2H

Vehicle-to-home backup installation in Texas

Your EV’s battery holds several times the energy of a home battery. With vehicle-to-home, it can power your house when the grid goes down. We’ll show you what your car supports, install the equipment and set it up so it switches over on its own.

Tesla Certified Installer and GM Energy V2H Program Partner
Whole-home or partial backup, sized to what you want running
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Pick “Battery backup” and tell us what you drive. We’ll check what your car supports.

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Daysof backup from a charged EV in a typical outage

Automaticswitches over on its own when the grid drops

Your rangeyou set how much of the battery the house can use

In-houseevery wire run by our own electricians

What is vehicle-to-home?

Most EVs only take power in. Bidirectional charging lets the car send power back out. Where that power goes is what the different terms mean.

V2H

Vehicle-to-home

The car powers your house through your electrical panel during an outage. This is what we install, and what this page is about.

V2L

Vehicle-to-load

The car powers tools or appliances plugged straight into its outlets. Handy on a job site or campsite, but it doesn’t back up the house.

V2G

Vehicle-to-grid

The car sends power back to the grid at peak times, usually for a bill credit. Early programs are starting in Texas, and a V2H setup is the first step toward them.

What you need at home

Every vehicle-to-home system is built from the same few pieces. The car decides which version of each you need.

A V2H-capable car

Not every EV can send power back out yet. We’ll check your make, model and year before anything else.

A bidirectional charger

The charger that fills the car also carries power back to the house. Each car maker has its own, so a standard charger or outlet won’t do it.

A gateway or home hub

Installed at your main panel. It senses an outage, disconnects your home from the grid and lets the car take over safely.

A home battery, if you want one

Some systems need one and others make it optional. Either way, a home battery like the GM Energy PowerBank or Tesla Powerwall 3 pairs with the car and covers the house when the car is out.

Your options

We install both of the leading vehicle-to-home systems. Which one fits comes down to the car in your garage.

Tesla Certified Installer

Tesla Powershare

Works with the Cybertruck, plus Model 3 and Model Y ordered on or after October 1, 2026, or showing Powershare Support in the car’s software
Charges and backs up through a Tesla Wall Connector, with up to 11.5 kW of backup power
Cybertruck runs with a Powershare Gateway and can add a Powerwall 3 home battery. Model 3 and Model Y pair with a Powerwall 3
Set your discharge limit in the Tesla app and keep the range you need

The fit for Tesla drivers.

How Tesla Powershare works

GM Energy V2H Program Partner

GM Energy V2H

Works with V2H-capable GM EVs, including the Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Hummer EV, Blazer EV, Equinox EV and Cadillac LYRIQ, OPTIQ, VISTIQ and Escalade IQ
Charges through the GM Energy PowerShift Charger, with up to 9.6 kW of backup power
Comes with its own home hub, inverter and dark-start battery. Add a GM Energy PowerBank home battery for backup even when the car is away
Whole-home or partial backup, set up to match your panel

The fit for GM EV drivers.

How GM Energy V2H works

Driving something else? Tell us the make, model and year in the form. We’ll check what it supports and tell you straight if it can’t power your house yet.

What it can run

The car decides how long your backup lasts. The system’s output decides how much can run at the same time.

Runs easily

Everyday loads

Fridge and freezer, lights, Wi-Fi, fans, TVs, phone charging and most of the kitchen.

Usually fine

One central AC unit

Most systems start and run one AC unit. A soft start makes it much easier, and we work with Belton AC to add one.

Take turns

The big loads

Two AC units, the dryer, the oven and the water heater all at once can be more than one system carries. Run them one at a time.

We size your backup from your panel and your usage, and set it up as whole-home or partial depending on what you want running. Whole-home vs partial backup, explained

How long will it keep the house running?

Longer than most outages last. A charged EV can typically run a home for a day or more, and often several, depending on the battery and how much you use.

Typical outage

Hours, not days

Outside major storms, the average U.S. home loses power for about two hours a year in total. A charged EV covers that with plenty to spare.

Texas summer

AC uses it fastest

Set the thermostat to 78 to 80°F and hold off on the dryer, oven and pool pump to stretch it.

Storm coming

Charge up ahead of time

Before a forecast storm, charge higher than usual. If an outage drags on, you can unplug and drive to recharge.

Even better with a home battery and solar

Your car adds days of stored energy. A home battery and solar round it out.

Home battery

Covers the house the instant the grid drops, even when the car is out on the road.

Solar

Panels recharge your batteries every sunny day, so a long outage is much easier to ride out. We work with a solar partner if you need panels.

Grid programs

Car makers and Texas utilities are starting to pay EV owners to send power to the grid at peak times. A V2H setup puts you first in line as they grow.

Home battery backup

What’s included in the install

Equipment check

We confirm your car, your panel and your service size support the system before you buy anything.

Charger on the right circuit

The charger goes on a properly sized circuit, wired so it carries power both ways.

Gateway or home hub

Installed at your main panel to isolate the house from the grid during an outage, wired by our own electricians.

Permits and inspection

We pull the permits where they’re required and meet the inspector. If the inspection fails, we fix it at our cost.

Setup and pairing

We commission the system and pair the charger, gateway and any home battery so they work as one.

Test and walkthrough

We run a test switchover with your car and show you how to set your backup limit and what to expect in an outage.

Recent vehicle-to-home installs

GM Energy V2H home hub, inverter and PowerShift charger installed on a garage wall beside the electrical panels — **GM Energy V2H.** Home hub, inverter and PowerShift charger, finished beside the panels.

Electric truck parked beside its garage-mounted charger — **Charger in the garage.** The same charger fills the truck and carries power back to the house.

Home batteries on a brick wall at sunset, integrated with existing solar and vehicle-to-home — **Battery added.** Integrated with the home’s existing solar and vehicle-to-home system.

Backup gateway installed beside the main disconnect and utility meter — **Gateway at the meter.** Disconnects the house from the grid in an outage.

How it works

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Tell us what you drive
Pick battery backup and tell us your car’s make, model and year. About a minute.
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Send photos
Your electrical panel, your meter and where you park and charge.
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We confirm and quote
We check what your car supports and quote the complete job: charger, gateway or hub, wiring and permits.
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Install and test
We install, pass inspection, pair everything and run a test switchover with your car.

What customers say

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service.  They are pros for a level 2 EV charger.  They coordinated everything online and schedule the service and were done in record time.  I would highly recommend them in you're considering an EV charger.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I received quotes from three different electric vehicle (EV) charger installation companies. Charge Pro stood out as the easiest and most straightforward option. They didn’t engage in upselling, such as memberships, and offered very competitive pricing. The entire process, from obtaining the quote to the installation and payment, was seamless. The two electricians they dispatched were friendly, professional, and did an excellent job. They provided clear explanations, assisted me in setting up the app, and left the work area spotless. Based on this positive experience, I will definitely call Charge Pro for any future electrical needs.
  
 
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Vehicle-to-home questions

Can my EV power my house?

If it supports vehicle-to-home and you have the right equipment, yes. Today that includes the Tesla Cybertruck, newer Model 3 and Model Y, and V2H-capable GM EVs from Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac. Tell us what you drive and we’ll confirm.

Do I need a home battery too?

It depends on the car. GM Energy V2H and the Cybertruck run without one, and many owners add one anyway: a GM Energy PowerBank or a Tesla Powerwall 3. Model 3 and Model Y pair with a Powerwall 3. A home battery covers the house when the car isn’t there.

Will it drain my car so I can’t drive?

No. You set a limit on how much of the battery the house can use, and backup stops there, so you always keep the range you need.

Can it run my central AC?

Usually one unit, yes. A soft start on the AC helps a lot. Two large AC units at once can be more than one system carries, so we size it from your panel and usage.

Can I use the charger I already have?

Only if it’s the bidirectional charger your car’s system uses. A standard charger or outlet can’t send power back to the house. We’ll tell you if yours can stay.

Can I sell power from my car back to the grid?

Not widely yet. Early vehicle-to-grid programs are starting in Texas, and more are coming. A vehicle-to-home setup gets you ready for them.

What does vehicle-to-home cost?

It depends on your car, the equipment it needs and your panel. We quote the complete job from your photos, with nothing left out.

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