Drive-Thru Power

<p>Transform the car in your driveway into the quietest cleanest whole-house generator on the block. In <strong>Drive-Thru Power</strong> electrical engineer <strong>Marcus Ridgeway</strong> turns confusing V2L/V2H tech into weekend-level DIY:</p><ul><li><strong>Plain-English schematics</strong> for wiring any bidirectional-ready EV (Ford Hyundai Kia Rivian Nissan BYD more) to a transfer switch or gateway panel.</li><li><strong>Tool & parts lists</strong> with SKU-level shopping links and cost ranges from $800 to $4 k.</li><li>Step-by-step <strong>breaker-box walkthroughs</strong>-load calculation charts grounding rules code references permit tips.</li><li><strong>Blackout playbooks</strong>: run a fridge 60 hrs heat pump 12 hrs or lights/Wi-Fi indefinitely with solar top-ups.</li><li>Peak-shave schedules that cut utility bills up to 40 %.</li><li>Troubleshooting flow-charts safety checklists and a Yes you can still fast-charge myth-buster.</li></ul><p>Whether you're prepping for hurricanes grid-price spikes or just want energy independence this guide hands you the wiring diagrams settings and confidence to turn driving miles into home megawatts-no Tesla Powerwall required.</p>