Most of these outlets give you access to the standard 120 volts of electricity, which is plenty to power everyday devices. For certain applications, however, you need more power. That's where 240 ...

The big problem is that a lot of people who want it just can’t get it: An induction cooktop or stove requires a 240-volt outlet, which many Americans do not already have in their kitchens.

That’s why these circuits have two hot wires, a neutral, and a ground at their 240-volt outlet to carry electricity to the appliance. Do you have enough amperage capacity in the service panel ...

A startup is working on a device that would bring Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability to any Tesla EV, with up to 3,500 watts available to power various appliances ...