PG&E Announces a Significant Expansion of Its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Program

California’s Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced a major expansion of its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) program on August 24, 2026, adding more electric vehicles, bidirectional chargers, and technology partners.

The expansion adds Bidirectional Energy and PowerFlex as approved partners, giving PG&E customers more options for using their EVs as mobile energy storage systems. Newly eligible vehicles include EVs from Kia, Volvo, Polestar, and Nissan, expanding a program that already supports Ford, Tesla, Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac models.

“By broadening the mix of eligible vehicles and chargers, we’re helping our customers access this valuable technology, while also offering them a way to turn their EV into a home backup and a grid asset,” said David Almeida, Director of Clean Energy Transportation at PG&E.

V2X technology allows compatible EVs to send stored electricity to a home, business, or the electric grid through a bidirectional charger. The technology can provide backup power during outages, help customers manage energy costs, supply electricity to the grid during periods of high demand, and support grid reliability.

New vehicle and charger combinations include the 2018-2025 Nissan Leaf, 2025 Volvo EX90, and 2025 Polestar 3 with the dcbel Ara charger. The 2024 and newer Kia EV9 and 2025 and newer Kia EV6 can use the Wallbox Quasar 2 charger.

These options qualify for up to $13,000 in additional incentives through California Energy Commission grant funding, subject to eligibility requirements.

PG&E also added new General Motors EVs, including the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt, 2025 and newer Cadillac Celestiq, and 2025 and newer Cadillac Escalade IQL. Customers can continue using existing V2X options from Ford, General Motors, and Tesla, although capabilities vary depending on the vehicle and charger combination.

PG&E offers residential customers a $2,500 upfront incentive, increasing to $3,000 for customers in disadvantaged communities. An additional $1,500 Early Adopter Incentive is available to the first 250 customers who enroll.

For commercial customers, PG&E offers $2,500 upfront, or $3,000 in disadvantaged communities, for installing a three-phase bidirectional charger rated below 50 kW. Chargers rated at 50 kW or higher qualify for $4,500, increasing to $5,000 for customers in disadvantaged communities.

PG&E also continues developing V2X applications for electric school buses, working with school districts in Fremont, Oakland, and San Francisco. Bidirectional school buses can reduce emissions and operating costs while providing additional support for California’s electric grid.

Customers can enroll in PG&E’s V2X program through June 30, 2027.