The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a vehicle that gives owners the ability to plug electric vehicles into their main electrical outlet in order to connect to and power other devices. Japanese owners will even be able to use their vehicles to power their homes in the event of a power outage.
While Mitsubishi has dabbled in vehicle-to-home power technology before, as have competitors like Toyota, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is claimed to be the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in the world to offer the required functinoality.
In order to make use of the vehicle-to-home functionality, the vehicle must be outfitted with a quick-charging socket. The vehicle can be used to power a home for a day on a full battery charge.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Vehicle-to-home Power Technology
- The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV introduces the innovative concept of using electric vehicles to power homes during power outages.
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is paving the way as the world's first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with vehicle-to-home functionality.
- Quick-charging Socket
- The introduction of quick-charging sockets in vehicles opens up opportunities for powering homes with electric vehicles.
Where This Applies
- Automotive Industry
- Automakers can explore the integration of vehicle-to-home power technology into their electric and hybrid vehicle models.
- Energy Industry
- The energy industry can explore partnerships and opportunities to develop infrastructure for harnessing the power of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to power homes.
- Home Appliance Industry
- The home appliance industry can explore the development of innovative devices and systems that efficiently utilize the power supplied from electric vehicles to power homes.
