V2L – Vehicle to Load

The V2L (Vehicle to Load) technology, also known as V2D (Vehicle to Device), allows electric vehicles to charge other electric or electronic devices, such as household appliances, laptops, electric bicycles, and scooters, as well as camping equipment. In the case of energy exchange between two EVs, it is referred to as V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle) technology. Thanks to the V2L system, the battery of the electric vehicle can be used as a mobile power source, offering greater versatility and autonomy in situations where access to electricity is limited, intermittent, or absent. 

The V2L works both when the car is stationary and when it is in motion. However, it requires a bidirectional charging port and an inverter to convert the direct current (DC) from the car's battery into alternating current (AC) usable by external devices. This cutting-edge technology, still developed in only a few electric vehicles, is closely dependent on the state of charge of the EV's battery and the power required by the connected device.