As GM Authority previously reported back in October 2022, General Motors created the GM Energy division to combine the Ultium Charge 360 service with Ultium Home and Ultium Commercial services. Now, The General has announced new product details and specifications for its first array of upcoming Ultium Home offerings.
These initial Ultium Home charging bundles will be the first solutions made available to residential customers through the GM Energy division, and are designed to provide consumers with greater energy independence, resiliency and value. In addition, the solutions will be able to provide backup power to homes during periods when energy is unavailable from the grid.
“As GM Energy’s ecosystem of connected products and services continues to expand, we’re excited to provide customers with options for greater energy management beyond the vehicle,” GM Energy Vice President Wade Sheffer was quoted as saying. “Our initial Ultium Home offerings represent an opportunity for customers to take greater control over their personal energy independence and resiliency.”
General Motors announced three bundles, which include:
- Ultium Home V2H
- GM PowerShift Charger
- Enables bidirectional charging when paired with Ultium Home V2H Enablement Kit
- Up to 19.2 kW AC charge speed
- Ultium Home V2H Enablement Kit
- Includes inverter, home hub and dark start battery
- 9.6 kW of discharge
- GM PowerShift Charger
- Ultium Home Energy System
- GM PowerShift Charger
- Ultium Home V2H Enablement Kit
- GM PowerBank
- This stationary storage unit can connect to V2H Enablement Kit to extend backup capability and store solar or grid energy
- Available in 5 kW or 7 kW variants
- Ultium Home Energy Storage
- GM PowerBank
- Inverter and home hub
Consumers who wish to utilize solar energy will be directed to work with SunPower – General Motor’s solar provider and preferred EV charger installer – to provide additional value and potential savings.
It’s worth noting that each Ultium Home product will be connected to the GM Energy Cloud. Furthermore, MSRPs and timelines for the delivery for each Ultium Home initial product bundle will vary.
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Really? They’re talking about power outages, because of the heat, this summer and the lunatics want to push EV’s. Makes a lot of sense.
There was a citywide power outage in California last year. The local car dealership was able to connect their EVs to the building and keep the power going. With the above V2H equipment, an EV can power a typical home for up to 3 days. There are a lot of problems with electric cars, but it excels at handling temporary power outages.
That is correct. Not sure why you’re being downvoted. Ignorance is bliss I guess.
The power has to come from somewhere. Trying to rely on an EV to power your home or business is a bandaid effort that will only last up to 24 hours.
But hey enjoy the rolling blackouts. Its what EV cultist want.
Power outages also happen because of storms, in the winter, or someone shoots a transformer.
Not all outages are due too grid capacity.
If Tesla can sell Powerwalls, then GM Energy is a great idea to sell Ultrium batteries as Power Banks for home energy storage. Just add PV panels.
What does it cost with installation?
HOW MUCH $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Getting an Ultium vehicle that can to V2L is cheaper than a powerwall setup…
Well, GM becoming a last adopter of products and tech isn’t so much a “great idea” but more of a forced into it. Mary didn’t lead, she was dragged and that does matter.
They are finally admitting the grid is not going to be able to handle the demand. Now that is funny!
Does anyone know if all of these products are made in the US?
They never admitted this… The Grid today can handle the amount of vehicles on the road and it is expanding and will be able to handle millions of EVs over the years…. There have been several interviews with people in the industry showing this.
CA, TX, and many other states and cities’ current grid infrastructure cannot support today’s demand let alone more EVs. They are telling people to expect mandates to turn back their thermostat, not to charge their car between x times, etc. The majority of the articles published say the US current grid can support EVs most likely have a financial incentive or ties to push everyone to go EV. If you read articles from the power industry you get the true story. This administration is eliminating fossil fuels which are the main source of power for our infrastructure. No new power plants, nuclear or coal are being built to support future demand. The US or any country cannot survive solely on wind and solar power. If you genuinely believe the US electrical infrastructure can support current demand and all the EVs for the future, you have been misinformed.
The big problem in my area is that the state has effectively forced a shutdown of 3 large central coal fired stations..
The ‘grid’ around here could easily handle any additional electric transportation load…. But this continuing discontinuance of large central stations is going to get to the point where electricity has to be generated somewhere.
As far as wind energy goes a very BIG player just got out of the business (Siemens) due to the largest of their products are very unreliable, and maintenance costs will cause huge increases in electricity rates.
Of course, what is MAMOTH in comparison is NY State’s dopey idea of banning all natural gas everywhere….THAT will REALLY increase electricity usage to the point of ridiculousness.
Backup generators and commercial buildings can still use natural gas in NY.
Also only impacts new construction not old.
Meh:
Haha, the ORIGINAL proposal was to ban Petroleum, Propane, and Natural Gas for any backup generator.. And any gas hookup to a commercial building.
But here in Western NY, there was such a FIT thrown that the state had to back off.
The commercial buildings you refer to are the stoves in commercial kitchens – a small minority of the total gas load. The rest has to be electric.
They tried to push super inferior ‘Induction’ electric cooktops which almost all professional chefs hate.
It VERY DEFINITELY impacts old since NO gas appliances will be sold after 2029 – trivial stuff like WATER HEATERS, WHOLE HOUSE FURNACES, CLOTHES DRYERS.
Besides stuff that uses almost no GAS, like gas stoves… They are also changing electric appliance efficiency standards so that dishes don’t get clean any more and washers leave clothes dirty… Manufacturers are complaining that if they are forced to sell useless products they’ll go out of business.
You are correct, and all these changes and mandates which they think are going to solve a problem that truly doesn’t exist. This is all about a Global Reset, financial gain, power, and control for the Global Elites. Common sense people, just look around you at what’s happening every day. It started with the Covid vaccine and lockdown mandates, how did that work out for you? Now it’s eliminating fossil fuels and their telling manufacturers and you what kind of cars, appliances, light bulbs, etc. you have to buy. In addition in now-manufactured food, chicken, beef, and vegetables made in a lab, telling us chickens and cattle are causing carbon emissions. Really is this the way you want to live your life? If you want our government and global elites to take away your freedom to choose how you live then you already have been brainwashed/convinced that they need to take care of you.
Mandate is the new Freedom
‘5 and 7 kw powerbanks’ are probably 5 kwh and 7 kwh. Otherwise, would be the power you can draw from them; a somewhat less useful figure. Most people want to know what the ultimate energy storage is.
Glad GM is stepping into this very lucrative segment. Storage will be the new Peaker Plants on Earth.
Very happy to see that GM is being froward thinking and not allowing Tesla to become a Battery Storage Monopoly in the USA.
Shouldn’t you wait until they convert to Tesla model charger fits ? Now how much will this be same or more than ford verison?
In SWF FPL will install EV charging equip for a $38 charge per month that includes cost of off peak charging 8-10 hours ea day If you use it during other hours you will be charged for electricity at the rate at that time At end of 10 years you own their equipment outright and if you cancel before end of ten years they will remove equipment and charge you approximately 800.00
cancelation fee These are type 2 240 volt chargers
Big question is what happens to the new 250-300 mile range cars value after Toyota rolls out their solid state battery 600-900 mile cars in next few years that are lighter and no heat issues?
the Florida Power and Light deal should attract many. Most people spend more than $38 per week and this is $38 per month including the electricity. Many people forget that the real issue is grid capacity at peak hours of use. If we can get most people to charge their vehicles, use their clothes dryers, etc. in the evening or the morning, we’d have enough grid capacity (at least for a few years).
What happens to 300 mile range if they develop 600 mile range cars? Did people throw away their Fords and Chevrolets from the 50s when cars that could go 5000 miles between oil changes replaced cars that needed oil changes every 1000 miles? When cars started to get 25mpg, did you throw away your old 14mpg gas guzzlers? You chose to adopt when you do. If you want to wait for 600 mile cars, you can. You will be losing a lot of savings between now and then, though. Besides, except for a couple of times a year (vacations, for ex.) most people will do fine with vehicles that run 250 to 300 miles between charges. Most people drive most cars about 40 miles per day or less. That means charging about as often as you need to stop for gas.
In NYC during strains on the grid, Utilities with generators are asked to switch off the grid and use their gens. to lessen demand. Saw it occur in the job.
As the Boss said concerning our bright future – “maybe baby the gypsy lied”