GM Energy’s vehicle-to-home (V2H) system allows compatible EVs to power homes during outages, store excess energy, and connect with the grid via the GM Energy Cloud and myOwner app.
General Motors continues to advance its all-electric strategy through GM Energy, an initiative designed to expand charging infrastructure, improve energy resilience, and simplify EV ownership.
GM Energy was created to reduce barriers to electric vehicle adoption by improving access to home and public charging and integrating energy management solutions that give customers greater control over their power use.
Growth and Performance
Over the past 18 months, GM Energy has built new partnerships and accelerated results across multiple areas.
According to Wade Sheffer, vice president of GM Energy, the company has achieved:
- 30% month-over-month revenue growth since January
- A fivefold increase in charging and energy product sales volume
- Seven out of 10 GM EVs sold with at least one GM Energy product
- Nearly 100,000 charging adapters sold to date
“Our team has moved quickly to deliver meaningful results,” Sheffer said. “We’re focused on execution and building solutions that directly support EV customers.”
Energy Solutions for EV Customers
A year after making its energy management products available nationwide, GM Energy now offers 10 products designed to support both residential and fleet users.
Key technologies include:
- Vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging, or bi-directional charging, which allows compatible GM EVs to power properly equipped homes during outages.
- GM Energy PowerBank, a stationary battery that provides backup power and can store energy from the grid or solar.
- Universal charging adapters, providing flexible connectivity across different charger types as the industry transitions to a single standard.
“Whether it’s through home energy storage or smart charging solutions, our goal is to give customers control, confidence, and convenience,” Sheffer said.
Expanding Public Charging Access
GM Energy continues to expand fast-charging access through partnerships with EVgo, Pilot, ChargePoint, and IONNA — a joint venture among major automakers.
- GM EV owners now have access to over 250,000 chargers across North America.
- The company plans to deploy 35,000 GM Energy-invested public fast-charging stalls by 2030.
- GM-affiliated charging sites currently rank among the top three networks for customer experience, according to PlugScore.
Many charging stations include amenities such as restrooms, food, and retail access. Others feature weather-protected awnings and pass-through layouts for truck and trailer charging.
“We understand the daily realities of our customers,” Sheffer said. “Convenience, reliability, and safety are critical to making EV ownership practical for every driver.”
Integrating EVs Into the Power Grid
GM Energy is also working with utilities nationwide to advance smart charging and vehicle-to-grid technology. The company’s pilot programs are testing how EVs can support grid resilience and help customers save on energy costs.
In Texas, GM Energy supports free overnight charging programs, while California pilots focus on vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid energy transfers.
Industry Leadership and Standards
GM Energy has joined NEMA, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, to contribute to energy and charging standards development. The company is also helping lead adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS).
The 2026 Cadillac Optiq and 2027 Chevrolet Bolt will be the first GM vehicles to feature native NACS inlets.
Looking Ahead
As GM Energy expands its technologies and partnerships, the company remains focused on creating solutions that make EV ownership more accessible and sustainable.
Sheffer said, “As we continue to innovate and expand our energy solutions, our commitment remains clear: to make electric mobility accessible, reliable, and transformative for all. The journey is just beginning.”
