In Israel, the expansion of charging infrastructure is still a pending public policy issue. Social acceptance and initial costs: although the technology can offer long-term savings, the initial investment (electric car + V2H equipment) and the cultural change in using the vehicle as a "mobile battery" may limit its widespread adoption at first.
Israeli context: why it makes sense to move forward Israel presents favorable conditions for advancing this type of energy innovation. According to official sources, the idea is for these cars to act as "smart mobile batteries," capable of supplying electricity to homes in emergencies or even in daily use through a technology known as Vehicle to Home (V2H).
The advancement of EVs in Israel has been remarkable: the fleet of electric cars grows year by year, driven by state incentive policies to reduce oil dependence and promote sustainable mobility. Although so far the main focus has been on reducing emissions and clean mobility, the country is now considering taking a further step: integrating these vehicles into the residential energy system.
Bidirectional charging — that is, the possibility of electricity flowing from the grid to the car and then back from the car to the home — turns the vehicle into a sort of home power plant. This technique is not a theoretical concept: there are already real-world pilot projects in several countries where a fully charged EV can power a home for hours, and even days during outages or high energy demand.
Expected benefits The use of V2H offers clear advantages for both home users and the national electrical system:
Backup during power outages or emergencies: a charged electric car could power essential appliances, lighting, and even heating or cooling when the grid fails. Optimization of energy consumption: homes could charge their EVs during low-demand or low-rate hours and use that energy during high-consumption or more expensive rate times, reducing the total cost. Better integration with renewable energy: by combining electric cars with home solar panels, energy generated during the day could be stored for use at night, maximizing efficiency and reducing dependence on conventional sources. Relief for the electrical grid: with hundreds or thousands of vehicles acting as mobile batteries, the load on the national grid could be reduced, especially during peak hours, which would add flexibility and stability to the system.
Obstacles and challenges for implementation in Israel Despite the potential, the transition to an EV-based energy system with V2H requires overcoming several challenges:
Adequate infrastructure: it's not enough to have electric cars; it's necessary to install bidirectional chargers, inverters, energy management systems, and a regulatory framework that allows for the safe transfer of energy from the vehicle to the home. Vehicle compatibility: not all EV models support bidirectional charging; cars with hardware and software prepared for V2H are needed. Regulation and standards: the transfer of energy from a vehicle to a home — and potentially to the grid — requires a clear regulatory framework, supervision by authorities, and technical standards to ensure safety and efficiency.
Tel Aviv, November 28, 2025 – Total News Agency-TNA- Amidst a global context marked by energy crises and growing concerns about the stability of the electricity supply, Israel is betting on a technological innovation with transformative potential for homes: converting electric vehicles (EVs) into energy sources for households. On one hand, the state's interest in promoting electric mobility as part of a transport decarbonization policy. On the other, demographic density and urban energy challenges make the idea of homes connected to vehicle-batteries particularly attractive for improving resilience and energy autonomy. Furthermore, the rapid technological development, familiarity with advanced technologies, and possible integration with home renewable sources (like solar panels) provide a fertile ground for the adoption of V2H in Israel to be not just a promise, but an emerging reality.
The initiative to allow electric vehicles to power homes represents a strategic opportunity for Israel today. In the face of energy crisis scenarios, supply disruptions, or rising tariffs, the V2H technology—turning the car into a mobile battery—could offer autonomy, resilience, and efficiency. If public policies, adequate infrastructure, and operational will are combined, the country could transition to a model where mobility, housing, and energy are intelligently integrated. For TNA, this topic warrants close monitoring: it is advisable to investigate the concrete progress in Israel (regulations, pilot projects, compatible models, state investment), anticipate possible impacts on the automotive and energy industries, and assess whether it can be replicated in other countries in the region.
Redaction Total News Agency (TNA) Sources consulted Elli (bidirectional charging 2025); DiarioMotor (what is V2H 2025); Cadena 3 (V2H launch in the U.S. October 2025); The Times of Israel / Israel's Ministry of Energy (EV infrastructure 2025-2021); ChargeGuru (article on bidirectional charging 2025).
