Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A year ago, we spoke with GM Energy Chief Revenue Officer Aseem Kapur about the company's vehicle-to-home (V2H) system with PowerBank battery storage. youtube.com/watch?v=eTWHEKO5B6U
Now, he's back to update us on the evolution of GM's energy ecosystem. In this special mid-week edition of the podcast, Domenick Yoney and Tom Moloughney sit down with Aseem to discuss the real-world challenges and new solutions for EV owners today and what's on the way.
We talk about the vehicle-to-grid enablement for GM cars to happen with an over-the-air update. We also tackle the critical issue of EV education at the dealership level and how GM's 3D virtual "EV Concierge" is designed to simplify the process for buyers.
Finally, we look at how GM plans to resolve public charging fragmentation using the new GM Energy Pass—unifying access to major networks like Tesla and Ionna directly through the vehicle's native platform.
0:00 — Intro
Domenick opens the show and introduces Tom and GM Energy’s Aseem Kapur.
0:37 — EV Transition Context
Domenick explains how EV adoption is driving a broader home‑energy ecosystem.
1:09 — GM Energy Mission
Aseem outlines GM Energy’s goal to simplify charging and integrate EVs with home energy.
2:16 — Energy Pass
Aseem introduces Energy Pass as a unified app for public charging access.
2:46 — Home Energy Ecosystem
Aseem describes how EVs, home batteries, and solar connect into one managed system.
3:28 — Bidirectional Charging Expansion
Aseem explains how GM is scaling V2H and V2G capabilities.
4:05 — GM’s Bidirectional Fleet
Aseem highlights GM’s 14 bidirectional EVs and 250k V2X‑ready vehicles.
5:00 — Making V2X Mainstream
Aseem discusses reducing cost and complexity to broaden V2X adoption.
5:32 — V2G Rollout
Aseem announces partnerships enabling vehicle‑to‑grid functionality.
6:34 — DTE Pilot
Aseem details GM’s Michigan pilot where employees test V2G at home.
7:50 — PG&E Pilot
Aseem explains the California V2X program with incentives up to $4,500.
9:10 — Dealer Network Role
Aseem describes how GM’s 4,000‑dealer footprint helps scale energy programs.
10:02 — Dealer Readiness Concerns
Tom raises concerns about dealer training and EV knowledge gaps.
11:11 — Dealer Training Strategy
Aseem explains how GM trains dealers to present energy features effectively.
14:42 — Dealership Displays
Aseem confirms physical and digital in‑store displays for GM Energy systems.
17:03 — Home Energy System Components
Aseem breaks down the required hardware: bidirectional charger, inverter, hub, and optional battery.
19:13 — Installation & Enrollment
Aseem describes GM’s white‑glove installation and utility‑program onboarding.
20:07 — Customer Incentives
Aseem explains how customers earn money by participating in grid events.
21:10 — OTA V2G Upgrade
Aseem reveals that existing systems can gain V2G capability via software update.
22:21 — Bolt EV Accessibility
Aseem emphasizes that even the low‑cost Bolt includes bidirectional capability.
23:47 — Affordability & Financing
Aseem discusses incentives, financing, and leasing to reduce system costs.
A year ago, we spoke with GM Energy Chief Revenue Officer Aseem Kapur about the company's vehicle-to-home (V2H) system with PowerBank battery storage. youtube.com/watch?v=eTWHEKO5B6U
Now, he's back to update us on the evolution of GM's energy ecosystem. In this special mid-week edition of the podcast, Domenick Yoney and Tom Moloughney sit down with Aseem to discuss the real-world challenges and new solutions for EV owners today and what's on the way.
We talk about the vehicle-to-grid enablement for GM cars to happen with an over-the-air update. We also tackle the critical issue of EV education at the dealership level and how GM's 3D virtual "EV Concierge" is designed to simplify the process for buyers.
Finally, we look at how GM plans to resolve public charging fragmentation using the new GM Energy Pass—unifying access to major networks like Tesla and Ionna directly through the vehicle's native platform.
0:00 — Intro
Domenick opens the show and introduces Tom and GM Energy’s Aseem Kapur.
0:37 — EV Transition Context
Domenick explains how EV adoption is driving a broader home‑energy ecosystem.
1:09 — GM Energy Mission
Aseem outlines GM Energy’s goal to simplify charging and integrate EVs with home energy.
2:16 — Energy Pass
Aseem introduces Energy Pass as a unified app for public charging access.
2:46 — Home Energy Ecosystem
Aseem describes how EVs, home batteries, and solar connect into one managed system.
3:28 — Bidirectional Charging Expansion
Aseem explains how GM is scaling V2H and V2G capabilities.
4:05 — GM’s Bidirectional Fleet
Aseem highlights GM’s 14 bidirectional EVs and 250k V2X‑ready vehicles.
5:00 — Making V2X Mainstream
Aseem discusses reducing cost and complexity to broaden V2X adoption.
5:32 — V2G Rollout
Aseem announces partnerships enabling vehicle‑to‑grid functionality.
6:34 — DTE Pilot
Aseem details GM’s Michigan pilot where employees test V2G at home.
7:50 — PG&E Pilot
Aseem explains the California V2X program with incentives up to $4,500.
9:10 — Dealer Network Role
Aseem describes how GM’s 4,000‑dealer footprint helps scale energy programs.
10:02 — Dealer Readiness Concerns
Tom raises concerns about dealer training and EV knowledge gaps.
11:11 — Dealer Training Strategy
Aseem explains how GM trains dealers to present energy features effectively.
14:42 — Dealership Displays
Aseem confirms physical and digital in‑store displays for GM Energy systems.
17:03 — Home Energy System Components
Aseem breaks down the required hardware: bidirectional charger, inverter, hub, and optional battery.
19:13 — Installation & Enrollment
Aseem describes GM’s white‑glove installation and utility‑program onboarding.
20:07 — Customer Incentives
Aseem explains how customers earn money by participating in grid events.
21:10 — OTA V2G Upgrade
Aseem reveals that existing systems can gain V2G capability via software update.
22:21 — Bolt EV Accessibility
Aseem emphasizes that even the low‑cost Bolt includes bidirectional capability.
23:47 — Affordability & Financing
Aseem discusses incentives, financing, and leasing to reduce system costs.
