by 2036. Now a bill has been filed in the state legislature that would mandate that every electric vehicle sold in California have V2G capability built in.
But for V2G to work, the electronic equipment that sits between the battery in an EV and the grid has to be able to supply alternating current electricity that meets the voltage and frequency standards required by utility companies.of the California legislature would require automakers to equip the electric cars they sell in the Golden State with V2G capability.
“Mandating bidirectional hardware on the vehicle will not ensure that bidirectional charging will take place or will even be capable of taking place,” the letter said. The Alliance estimates the V2G technology could add about $3,300 to the cost of a new vehicle. If an EV owner is just interested in powering a residence, the cost can be as little as $1,500, which includes the cost of a bi-directional charger and a manual transfer switch to disconnect the home’s electrical service from the grid.