Zero-Emission Technology Unveiled: Honda’s V2H, V2G and Fuel Cell Innovations at RE+25

This September at RE+25 in Las Vegas (Sept 8–11, 2025), American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is rolling out a powerhouse lineup of zero-emission technology that ties it all together—vehicle-to-home, vehicle-to-grid, rooftop solar, home battery storage, and even fuel cell technology for stationary power. Think of it as a sneak peek into a future where your EV, solar panels, and home battery tag-team like a mini power plant in your driveway. We’ve partnered with Southern California Edison and the ChargeScape platform to showcase real-life ways to shore up grid reliability, slash energy bills, and keep homes humming, no matter what Mother Nature throws our way.

Strategic Grid Integration

Step into our pavilion and you’ll catch two live pilots doing their thing. One, with SCE, flips to V2H during those wallet-aching peak hours and any surprise outages. The other taps into ChargeScape for dynamic vehicle-to-grid dispatch. The big idea? Turn parked EVs into flexible energy assets. Early estimates suggest homeowners could chop off up to 20% of their monthly electric bills by selling stored juice at premium rates, while utilities score extra capacity to smooth out those erratic renewable spikes. And if you swing by, you can chat with engineers, peek at real-time dashboards, and watch the energy flow live.

Key Technology Highlights

• Vehicle-to-Home (V2H): Bi-directional chargers let your EV battery power critical home systems during blackouts, peak rate periods, or even hurricane season.
• Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G): Syncs with grid signals so EVs can export energy during midday demand dips, bolstering stability—and owners rack up incentives, especially in regions rewarding grid services.
• Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator: A modular system (250 kW–3 MW) tapping into hydrogen infrastructure for on-demand clean energy. With mass production set for 2026, it’s built for commercial and industrial sites craving a low-emission, quiet backup with instant startup.
• Rooftop Solar & Home Battery: Our smart inverter marries solar panels to home batteries for backup power, peak-shaving savings, and long-term cycle warranties that protect your investment.
• Emporia Vue Home Energy Monitor: Delivers real-time insights on your household’s consumption, tweaks appliance schedules to match the lowest time-of-use rates, and even pings you with alerts when rates dip.
• Acura RSX Prototype & CR-V e:FCEV: Next-gen EVs with built-in V2H/V2G. The CR-V e:FCEV also fast-refuels with hydrogen in under five minutes, keeping your zero-emission adventures rolling without a hitch.

Market Implications

We’re moving past one-way EV charging into a full-on bidirectional energy ecosystem. Utilities wrestling with the infamous “duck curve” will find vehicle-to-grid far more cost-effective than building out massive utility-scale batteries or peaker plants. For homeowners stacking solar, storage, and EV integration, the ROI is looking sweeter every day: in high sustainable energy rate zones, you could recoup your investment in under seven years. Plus, using your EV battery as backup means you can skip those noisy generators and breathe easier—literally and figuratively.

Positioning in Hydrogen & Fuel Cells

Unveiling the Fuel Cell Power Generator isn’t just a flashy demo; it’s Honda’s strategic play into stationary fuel cell technology. With green hydrogen ambitions ramping up, our 2026 production launch positions us to serve data centers, manufacturing hubs, and campus microgrids with a low-emission, reliable power source. We’re already collaborating with hydrogen producers to ensure the supply chain scales, and by pairing this system with our CR-V e:FCEV, Honda’s bridging mobility and stationary power in one comprehensive offering.

Broader Context

A convergence of policy drivers—from the US Inflation Reduction Act and state EV mandates to international standards bodies like ISO and IEEE—are fast-tracking the vehicle-as-asset model. Honda’s aligning with industry peers on V2G protocols just as regulators in California and Europe roll out new tariffs and incentives for bidirectional charging. All signs point to a booming hydrogen infrastructure and a shift toward a more decentralized, resilient energy landscape.

Looking Ahead

Our RE+25 exhibit isn’t just a tech demo; it’s a rallying cry for utilities, homebuilders, and fleet operators to jump in now. By showcasing how seamlessly EVs, solar, and fuel cells can mesh, Honda’s laying the foundation for large-scale rollouts post-2026. We’re gearing up to expand these pilots across multiple states—and even test the waters in select European markets. The journey’s just beginning, but the groundwork’s solid.

About American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Founded in 1959, Honda’s North American arm leads the charge in automotive innovation and sustainable energy solutions—from electric and fuel cell vehicles to home electrification and grid integration initiatives under the Honda Clean Power banner.