CABLE FOR SUPPLYING BACKUP POWER TO A BUILDING FROM AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
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January 2, 2025
Embodiments of a backup power cable that enables an electric vehicle to supply backup power to a building are presented herein. In one embodiment, a backup power cable comprises a connector that electrically connects with a power port of an electric vehicle. The backup power cable also includes a center-tapped transformer that converts 240-V single-phase alternating-current (AC) power conveyed from the electric vehicle via the connector to 240-V split-phase AC power. The 240-V split-phase AC power includes two 120-V legs. The backup power cable also includes a plug that electrically connects with a generator outlet of the building to supply the 240-V split-phase AC power to the building as backup power.
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