EV Charging Glossary

What Is V2L?

V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) is the feature that lets you use the energy in an electric vehicle's battery to power external devices. A V2L adapter plugs into the vehicle's charging socket (Type 2) and provides a normal domestic socket (Schuko) output, so devices such as a laptop, lighting, a refrigerator or small power tools can be run directly from the vehicle without the grid or a generator. Because the current conversion is done by the vehicle, the adapter acts only as a safe bridge and turns the vehicle into a mobile power source; this is especially practical for camping, outdoor events, fieldwork and emergencies such as power cuts. Not every electric vehicle supports V2L; the vehicle must have this feature and a suitable socket output. Bemis manufactures its own Type 2 compliant V2L adapters at its facility in Bursa, Türkiye. For example, on a weekend camp the vehicle can power the refrigerator, lighting and phone charging without a generator via a V2L adapter plugged into the Type 2 socket; during a power cut at home it also serves as a short-term backup power source. Before using it, you need to check that your vehicle supports V2L and what output power it provides.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does V2L work?

V2L uses the energy in the electric vehicle's battery to power external devices. A V2L adapter plugs into the vehicle's Type 2 socket and provides a normal domestic socket (Schuko) output, so devices such as a laptop, lighting or a refrigerator can be run directly from the vehicle without the grid or a generator. Because the current conversion is done by the vehicle, the adapter acts as a safe bridge.

Does every vehicle have V2L?

No, not every electric vehicle supports V2L; the vehicle must have this feature and a suitable socket output. Before using it, you need to check that your vehicle supports V2L and what output power it provides. Bemis manufactures its own V2L adapters compliant with the Type 2 standard.

In what situations is V2L useful?

Because V2L turns the vehicle into a mobile power source, it is practical for camping, outdoor events, fieldwork and emergencies such as power cuts. For example, on a weekend camp the vehicle can power the refrigerator, lighting and phone charging without a generator; during a power cut at home it also serves as a short-term backup power source.