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GM Energy V2H Bundle User Manual
Vehicle Battery Reserve Level – The discharge threshold on your Compatible GM EV’s battery that’s required to
maintain a minimum charge. When this is reached, the system will stop sending power to your home. Battery reserve
level can be monitored using your GM EV’s mobile app (myChevrolet, myBuick, myGMC or myCadillac)
Vehicle Grid Integration (VGI) – The passive and active management of electricity to and from Compatible GM EVs
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) – Allows the ow of electricity to and from the vehicle battery to support the electrical grid
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) – Allows the ow of electricity from the vehicle battery to the home while disconnected from
the grid during a power outage
Volt (V) – A measure of the electromotive force that drives electrons through a circuit. Homes in the U.S. run on 120 volts
(regular outlets) and 240 volts (higher-powered outlets)
Watt (W) – The basic measurement of power (1 kW = 1,000 watts)
GLOSSARY
Frequently Used Terms and Acronyms Continued
Level 1 charging – The type of charging usually done at home because it uses a typical 120-volt electrical outlet,
charging between 8 amps and 20 amps. Level 1 charging is typically done with a portable charging cord
Level 2 charging – Often needs to be professionally installed and can deliver faster charging times than Level 1
chargers, charging up to 80 amps. Your GM Energy V2H Bundle provides Level 2 charging
Managed charging – Active control of how/when electricity for an EV is replenished via a power source that must also
meet other power needs (i.e., demand response)
MID (Microgrid Interconnect Device) – The technical term for the GM Energy Home Hub device that’s part of the GM
Energy V2H Bundle
NEC – Abbreviation for the National Electrical Code. This refers to the United States standard for the safe installation
of electrical wiring and equipment
OTA – Abbreviation for “Over-the-Air” software installation, the wireless technology that allows a system to
automatically download software updates
PE – Abbreviation for “protective earth,” it refers to the protective grounding wire used in electric systems and cables.
It may also be referred to as a protective grounding device, soil, grounding or simply as the ground wire
Range – The total distance an EV can travel on one full charge before the battery needs to be recharged
Rapid Shutdown Device (RSD) – To protect re ghters and other rst responders, an RSD quickly de-energizes (shuts
off voltage in) auxiliary power systems, such as solar panels. Your installer will advise you regarding your system’s needs