California’s Proposed Bi-Directional Charging Bill

Approved by the State Senate in May 2023, SB 233 would ensure that new electric vehicles sold in California by 2030 have the capability to power the EV’s owner’s home or provide energy to the grid. With bidirectional charging, an EV owner would be able to reduce their electricity bills by using their EV battery to power their homes during those times when electricity demand and energy rates are their highest. EV owners could then recharge their battery during non-peak hours when rates are lower, including during the day when solar power is plentiful.