I have a BYD Seal with V2L rated at 2.3 kW. I live in Thailand and modified the power supply to my 18000 BTU air conditioner with an ATS which disconnects the air con supply from the house wiring when I plug in the type 2 discharge adapter to my EV. The BYD runs the air con for 15 hours at night consuming 10 to 12 kW hrs then simply change over to the charger in the morning and charge the EV battery with my solar panels...it is very easy to use and is saving me a lot of money.
Given the second hand values of these, the vtl capability, these are probably a good alternative to a small van. Lots of little businesses don't need that much room, power very useful, no clean air zone charges, got to be a winner
That might of been me (MG4 forum?) demonstrating that you can pull around 5KW, but that was because I'd left on the aircon in the MG4, was pulling around 2KW load, but with the aircon on the in-car display was showing 5.1KW - keep up the great videos - love the detailing one!
Hmmm, kettle might be rated at 3kw but that doesn't mean it was getting 3kw. You need to find how long it took to boil, then with the same amount of water in it plug into a normal socket and compare the boil times.
Best thing to do is to put a power meter plug on the extension lead and see what's going through it. Will have a go at doing this in the next few days. Plus the car apparently shows how much power it is discharging on the screen, but bit I didn't notice during this attempt. Will have to have a proper investigation.
@@Dreadpirateflappy they are charging you for it in the price of the car. The cheapest MG4 with v2l is £26,995, whereas the cheapest Kia is the new Niro EV3 starting at £39,545. For 12 and a half grand more I would expect the v2l cable to be included!
@@BurlSolomons At the same time I was wondering if it would be useful in a power cut. Obviously wouldn't be able to power the entire house, but should be enough for a lamp on in the living room and perhaps be able to power the central heating boiler or fridge as needed.
I have a BYD Seal with V2L rated at 2.3 kW. I live in Thailand and modified the power supply to my 18000 BTU air conditioner with an ATS which disconnects the air con supply from the house wiring when I plug in the type 2 discharge adapter to my EV. The BYD runs the air con for 15 hours at night consuming 10 to 12 kW hrs then simply change over to the charger in the morning and charge the EV battery with my solar panels...it is very easy to use and is saving me a lot of money.
Given the second hand values of these, the vtl capability, these are probably a good alternative to a small van. Lots of little businesses don't need that much room, power very useful, no clean air zone charges, got to be a winner
That might of been me (MG4 forum?) demonstrating that you can pull around 5KW, but that was because I'd left on the aircon in the MG4, was pulling around 2KW load, but with the aircon on the in-car display was showing 5.1KW - keep up the great videos - love the detailing one!
Could be
Really enjoying these videos! Thank you.
Glad you like them!
Very informative and easy to follow. Well done
Excellent practical demonstration, thank you.
Great demonstration, and this feature is awesome! 👏👏👏
Hmmm, kettle might be rated at 3kw but that doesn't mean it was getting 3kw. You need to find how long it took to boil, then with the same amount of water in it plug into a normal socket and compare the boil times.
Best thing to do is to put a power meter plug on the extension lead and see what's going through it. Will have a go at doing this in the next few days. Plus the car apparently shows how much power it is discharging on the screen, but bit I didn't notice during this attempt. Will have to have a proper investigation.
That’s not how electricity works.
Has now been tested elsewhere to 6.8kw. Tester believes 7kw possible. Amazing!
This involves changing a resistor in the cable. Would you risk frying your brand new car?
Are you able to lock the car while you’re using V2L?
Tnx. But next time lets see how.manu battery is left in the car. What plug i needed.
These cables can be useful, BUT they are ridiculously overpriced for what they are. EV Cables are selling this cable for £220 (10 Metre)
Yes I know what you mean. Seems a lot for a 13A extension lead with a type 2 on one end.
@@BurlSolomons Don't forget the resistor(s) used to signal that it's a V2L cable, they are very expensive those resistors! :-P
@@BurlSolomons especially when Kia give an adapter for free.
@@Dreadpirateflappy they are charging you for it in the price of the car. The cheapest MG4 with v2l is £26,995, whereas the cheapest Kia is the new Niro EV3 starting at £39,545. For 12 and a half grand more I would expect the v2l cable to be included!
That’s what I call V2T!
by far the best business use case I’ve ever heard
hope full it will be upgraded to V2V, or V2H.. I will never going to use V2L for nothing ever.
Great if you charge your car off peak then power your house anytime off peak
Sadly v2l - vehicle to Load, not V2H - vehicle to home... you could only power one circuit.
@@BurlSolomons At the same time I was wondering if it would be useful in a power cut. Obviously wouldn't be able to power the entire house, but should be enough for a lamp on in the living room and perhaps be able to power the central heating boiler or fridge as needed.
*EV Tea* lol :-)
Thank I'll cancel my electric and just use my neighbours car