V2L
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Automotive
| Stands for | Vehicle-to-load |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
V2L stands for Vehicle-to-load, an automotive abbreviation.
Feature that lets an electric or hybrid vehicle power external appliances, tools or camping gear from its battery through built-in outlets or an adapter. Output is typically up to about 3.6 kilowatts.
Example: We ran a coffee maker and string lights off the car's V2L adapter at the campsite.
Usage notes
Popularized by the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 and by the Ford F-150 Lightning, whose outlets can power a house during outages with additional equipment. Pickup trucks with onboard generators, including some hybrids, offer similar features for job sites. V2L is the simplest form of bidirectional charging.
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