V2L Adapter
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) adapters turn a compatible EV into a portable 230V power source
Adapter Overview
Key Specifications
- Output (Hyundai V2L): 230V / 50Hz AC, up to 3.6kW (15A)
- Plug: Type 2, into the vehicle charge port
- Socket: NZ 3-pin (AS/NZS 3112)
- Weather Rating: IP44 (EV East, BYD) to IP45 (Smart EV Chargers, Hyundai/Kia)
- Cable Length: 4m (Smart EV Chargers adapter)
- Warranty: 3 years (Smart EV Chargers adapter)
- Compatible Vehicles: Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Kona 2024+, Inster; Kia EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, Niro EV; BYD-specific adapters sold separately
- NZ Price: $165 (Smart EV Chargers, Hyundai/Kia) to $189 (EV East, BYD) inc GST
Safe Use Guidelines
- • Never connect V2L to the electricity grid or backfeed a home through a power outlet
- • Connect only one appliance at a time and avoid multi-plug boards
- • Never use high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, washing machine or dryer
- • Never use equipment that needs a continuous power supply, such as medical equipment
- • Keep the adapter dry and handle it with dry hands
- • Set a battery discharge limit (80% to 20%) so the car stops supplying power before the battery runs low
Benefits
- • Recharge an e-bike, power camping equipment or run some appliances from the EV battery
- • Works even when the vehicle is turned off
- • Vehicle failsafe prevents V2L overloading
- • Aftermarket adapters hold a NZ Supplier Declaration of Conformity (Smart EV Chargers)
- • Kia EV6 GT-Line includes an exterior V2L adaptor as standard
Considerations
- • Only works with V2L-capable vehicles; adapters are brand-specific (Hyundai/Kia vs BYD)
- • Output is limited to about 3.6kW, so high-power appliances are not suitable
- • Some adapters are backordered: EV East quoted an estimated 6-8 weeks for its BYD adapter
- • The charge port must be unlocked (Door Unlock on the smart key) before removing the adapter
About V2L Adapters
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) lets an electric vehicle supply its stored high-voltage battery energy as household-style AC power. Hyundai New Zealand says it can be used to recharge an e-bike, power electrical camping equipment or run some domestic appliances, even when the vehicle is turned off. On Hyundai's system the supply is 230V / 50Hz, up to 3.6kW (15A), and a V2L External Adaptor is required.
The adaptor plugs into the vehicle's Type 2 charge port and provides a standard New Zealand 3-pin socket. In New Zealand, Smart EV Chargers sells an adapter for V2L-capable Hyundai and Kia models for $165 inc GST, and EV East lists a BYD-specific adaptor for $189. Some vehicles, such as the Kia EV6 GT-Line, include an exterior V2L adaptor as standard.
V2L works like a portable generator, not home battery storage. Hyundai warns it must never be connected to the electricity grid or used to backfeed a house, and recommends powering one appliance at a time.
More Information
Official V2L guidance and New Zealand adapter listings:
V2L Adapter Advice & Service
V2L is a factory feature of compatible vehicles. If the V2L system on your EV stops working, Hyundai advises visiting an authorised dealer. Browse other EV parts or find an EV service centre near you.
