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EVs and homes can help balance the grid with bidirectional energy storage

Chevrolet Silverado bidirectional charging.
An electric Chevrolet Silverado provides power to a home. (GENERAL MOTORS)
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Joel Feder
Last Updated
May 28, 2025 04:06 PM
Chevrolet Silverado bidirectional charging.
An electric Chevrolet Silverado provides power to a home. (GENERAL MOTORS)

Automakers, utilities and electric vehicle charging companies are salivating at all that energy sitting in large electric SUV and pickup battery packs in consumers’ garages.

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