California Considers Requiring All New Electric Vehicles To Support Bidirectional Charging By 2027

California is considering a bill that would require all EVs sold in the state to offer bidirectional charging by 2027.
Bidirectional charging allows EVs to not only receive electricity but discharge it as well, making them capable of powering homes, buildings, and even the grid during outages.
Proponents argue using EV batteries for energy resilience could reduce reliance on fossil fuels and bolster grid reliability.
The auto industry opposes the bill, citing costs and regulatory changes needed for vehicle-to-grid technology.
Getting energy from EVs to homes and the grid requires expensive equipment and establishing pricing for selling electricity to utilities.