V2G and V2L – How to use your Kia as a power source

Everything about Vehicle-to-Grid and Vehicle-to-Load in Kia electric vehicles. Use your EV6 or EV9 as a mobile battery, power source, and energy storage.

V2L – Vehicle-to-Load

V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) is a feature that lets you use your Kia as a large battery. With the included 230V outlet you can power:

  • Electronics and lights while camping
  • Power tools on construction sites
  • Household appliances during power outages
  • Other electric vehicles (emergency charging)

Kia EV6 and EV9 can deliver up to 3,6 kW via V2L – enough to run a coffee maker, microwave, or laptop for several days.

V2G – Vehicle-to-Grid

V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) takes the concept a step further – your car can feed electricity back to your home or the grid. The benefits are significant:

  • Earn money: Sell electricity back to the grid when prices are high
  • Reduce electricity bills: Charge when electricity is cheap, use stored power when it is expensive
  • Support grid stability: Help balance the grid during peak load
  • Solar energy: Store solar power from your own panels and use it in the evening

Kia models with V2L and V2G support

ModelV2LV2G-readyBatteryMax V2L output
Kia EV9Yes (standard)Yes99,8 kWh3,6 kW
Kia EV6Yes (standard)Yes77,4 kWh3,6 kW
Kia EV5OptionalFuture update64/84 kWh3,6 kW
Kia EV3OptionalFuture update58,3/81,4 kWh3,6 kW

Kia EV6 and EV9 are built on the E-GMP platform with 800V architecture, which provides the best support for advanced V2G technology.

Practical use cases

Camping & outdoors

Power lights, refrigerators, and hot plates directly from the car. The EV9's 99,8 kWh battery lasts for days.

Emergency backup at home

During a power outage, your Kia can power the entire house for 2–4 days with a V2G-compatible installation.

Solar energy storage

Charge the car with solar panels during the day, use stored electricity in the evening. Reduce your grid dependency.

Smart energy trading

Charge when electricity is cheap (night), sell back when prices are high (peak load). Can save thousands of kronor per year.

Frequently asked questions

What is V2G?

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) is a technology that allows your electric vehicle to feed electricity back to the grid. Your car becomes like a mobile battery that can support the grid and earn money.

Which Kia models support V2G?

Kia EV6 and EV9 have V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) as standard. V2G support is being introduced gradually via software updates and compatible charging boxes.

Does V2G damage the battery?

Studies show that controlled V2G usage has minimal impact on battery lifespan. Smart software ensures that cycles are optimised.

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