Hello folks,
I have been off this forum/topic for a while because the developments for North America are on a snail pace it seems to me.
I am getting interested again in V2H using a used Nissan Leaf (2018-2021 models)
before the end of 2023 if the tax situation works for me. So far there are only two bidirectional chargers have achieved UL 9741 certification:
https://productiq.ulprospector.com/en/search?term=fftn
And, so far, they are aiming mostly at the commercial market, meaning 'don't bother us if you have just one home and one Nissan Leaf. Go away'! :-(
So, thinking "out of the box" for 'Plan B'. Go "old school" with this:
https://www.evextend.com/240V-Backup-Power-System.php
+
https://www.evextend.com/Nissan-Leaf-Inverter-Kit-2018-2021.php
to experience this:
"Reviews/Testimonials
"I'm incredibly happy with my EVEX 6002W kit, and the entire experience working with Eric at EV Extend (along with a local licensed electrician) through the installation. My wife and I are in California, where we have the 'joy' of wildfire-related power disconnects initiated by our utility company. We have a large built-in refrigerator with dual 14A compressors that serves as an emergency backup for people with medical needs on our block, and when both units come on at the same time they can easily draw 6000W surge current, which is way more than portable generators or standard inverters can handle. By getting an EVEX-6002W with a 4 battery configuration from Eric, I am able to recharge the entire system (while it's running) from my EVEX-1002N Nissan LEAF inverter kit, and handle a power outage of up to a week by tapping the 40kWh battery in my 2020 Nissan LEAF. In fact, since our outages are quite localized, I can even run off the local batteries long enough to drive my LEAF to a fast-charging station and get back home with another week 'in the tank'."
-- Daniel B., California"
I need to be able to start a 5 ton AC with these specs:
Thoughts?