Keep your lights on using your EV


New bidirectional charger technology allows you to use the power in your electric vehicle's battery. PG&E’s Vehicle to Everything (V2X) pilots offer incentives to help customers access this technology.


  • Power your property temporarily when there is an electrical outage
  • Charge your vehicle when electricity is less expensive and use vehicle power when it’s more expensive (4 p.m. - 9 p.m.)
  • Earn additional incentives by sending electricity to the grid during times of high demand

There are three Vehicle to Everything pilot programs:

PilotIncentivesEligibility and RequirementsEnrollment target

V2X Residential


Infographic explaining Vehicle to Everything pilot program for residential customers

$2,500 upfront ($3,000 for customers in Disadvantaged Communities)


Up to $2,175 additional for performance

Residential customers within PG&E service area that have a standard split-phase 240v electrical service and select from one of the vehicles/chargers listed in the Getting Started tab.


Enrollment in customer group A.5 Vehicle-Grid Integrations of the Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) is required and offers additional incentives.

1,000 (or when incentives are exhausted)

V2X Commercial


Infographic explaining Vehicle to Everything pilot program for commercial customers

3-phase bidirectional charger less than 50 kW:


Up to $2,500 upfront ($3,000 for customers in Disadvantaged Communities), up to $3,625 for performance



3-phase bidirectional charger greater than or equal to 50 kW:


Up to $4,500 upfront ($5,000 for customers in Disadvantaged Communities), up to $3,625 for performance

Commercial customers within PG&E service area that have standard 3-phase electrical service and select from one of the vehicles/chargers listed in the Getting Started tab.


Enrollment in customer group A.5 Vehicle-Grid Integrations of the Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) is required and offers additional incentives.

200 (or when incentives are exhausted)

Up to $3,750 for performance


Can stack incentives with V2X Residential or Commercial

PG&E customers who are connected to a multi-customer microgrid subject to Public Safety Power Shutoffs and select from one of the vehicles/chargers listed in the Getting Started tab. Customers who are eligible for Pilot 3 will be identified and contacted after their full application has been reviewed.

200 (or when incentives are exhausted)

Key components of the Vehicle-to-Everything system:


  • Electric vehicle battery: Most batteries currently used for electric vehicles are Lithium-ion, a type of battery technology that is compact and able to charge and discharge quickly and efficiently. Lithium-ion batteries are also used in laptops and phones.
  • Electric vehicle charger:
    • Inverter: Converts stored direct current (DC) electricity from your vehicle battery to alternating current (AC) electricity which is used by your property and PG&E’s grid. Inverters allow electricity to flow from your vehicle to your property or the grid and can be located as part of the charger, a separate electrical box and in your vehicle.
    • Wiring and backup power configuration: Can be configured to either power your whole property or only essential items during a power outage. Talk to your system provider to determine what backup power setup is best suited to your needs.
  • Smart energy management software and communication technology: Automates charging and discharging and monitors system performance to ensure product safety and reliability. This software can be programmed to reserve a portion of your battery’s charge so that you always have enough for your transportation needs. Some system providers offer a way to automatically charge your battery when energy is cheaper and discharge when it’s more expensive.
  • Download the application checklist (PDF, 362 KB) to find everything you need to enroll.
  • Before you buy anything, use this key question guide (PDF 279 KB) to discuss your facility’s readiness for V2X with an electrician.
  • Select a vehicle and its compatible charger from the eligible products list. NOTE: We are currently revising the list and will post an updated version soon.

NOTE TO MANUFACTURERS: If you want to see your product listed here, please contact vgipilotcommunications@pge.com.

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For additional questions, contact vgipilotcommunications@pge.com.