Can An EV Power Your Whole House?
Yes, it sure can, and might be just what the struggling AI-saturated grid needs. On this week's episode, we talk with GM's "energy whisperer," plus a kids' smartwatch that's saving Producer Scott...
Ever wish your backup battery was, well, bigger?
In this episode of Techishly Jenn, we sit down with Lynn Ames, GM’s behind-the-scenes “energy whisperer,” to unpack the bold idea behind GM Energy: electric vehicles that don’t just drive you to the store — they can keep your house running when the grid goes dark. We talk about vehicle-to-home (V2H), vehicle-to-grid (V2G), real-life blackout stories, safety, incentives, affordability, and what it takes to make 100-year-old industries work together.
Quick note: we recorded this episode just before GM reported a $1.6B EV loss — so we also tackle the big question head-on: can cars that give back still move the company (and the country) forward?
Also — Producer Scott talks about his latest Techish review of the Garmin Bounce 2 smartwatch for kids. Can it give his kids a little more freedom and give him fewer worries about letting them roam? What works, and what doesn’t, for parents and kids alike.
📌 Episode Resources
Can EV’s Save the Grid? Jenn’s USA Today article about powering her home with an EV for a week – [link]
Jennifer’s Hands-on Video with the GMC Sierra – [link]
Jennifer’s Hands-on Video Powering Her Home – [link]
GM Energy: V2H, PowerBank, utility partnerships, and program eligibility – [link]
Getting Started with V2H: home assessment, transfer switch basics, and safety checklist – [link]
Find Incentives: federal, state, and utility rebates for EVs and home energy – [link]
Techish coverage and hands-on tests from Jenn’s blackout experiences – [link]
Scott’s Techish coverage and hands-on review of the Garmin Bounce 2 – [link]
💬 Tell Us What You Think
Would you let your car keep your lights on — or sell energy back to the grid for cash? What would it take for you to try V2H or V2G? Send questions and hot takes for our follow-up.
And what do you think about video with these audio episodes? Give us a thumbs up or down and let us know what you’re thinking!
Q&A: Send feedback and questions to scott@techish.com. And if this episode helped you think differently about power, or even kids tech, please rate and review Techishly Jenn on Apple, and Spotify, — it helps more people find the show.
xo, Jenn