EV Dictionary: Energy Storage
Browse Energy Storage related electric vehicle terms and definitions.
5 terms
Bidirectional Charging
Charging that moves energy both into an EV battery and back out through compatible equipment.
Second-Life Battery
A used EV battery qualified for continued service after its first vehicle application.
Vehicle-to-Building (V2B)
Using energy stored in EV batteries to supply or support the electrical loads of a building.
Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X)
An umbrella term for EV energy transfer to loads, properties, other vehicles, or the power grid.
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)
Using energy stored in an EV battery to supply a home through compatible bidirectional equipment.