Can Your EV Become Home Backup Power? What PG&E’s Expanded V2X Pilot Actually Covers
By PlugInSolarUS Editorial Team · Published 2026-09-05 · Updated September 8, 2026 · 8 min read
PG&E has expanded its V2X pilot with additional compatible EV-and-charger combinations. Here is what the program can support, who may qualify, and why an EV is not automatically home backup.
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