This bill directs the Department of Energy to create a National Electric Vehicle Bidirectional Charging Roadmap within 12 months, outlining strategies, obstacles, congressional recommendations, and cost estimates for expanding bidirectional charging technology—which allows electric vehicles to both receive power and send power back to the grid. Within two years, the Secretary of Energy must establish technical standards and issue regulations requiring all new electric vehicles manufactured from model year 2029 onward to have bidirectional charging capability, with limited exemptions. The bill sets civil penalties of up to $21,000 per violation (with a $105 million cap per violation series) for manufacturers that fail to comply, while also directing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to require states and local governments to incorporate bidirectional charging in their disaster recovery plans. Overall, the legislation aims to standardize and accelerate adoption of this technology to help stabilize the electrical grid and provide backup power during emergencies.
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