EV Magazine March 2023 | Page 67

electric cars , and the promise is there . Right now , it ’ s interesting to see that more car manufacturers are bringing solutions to market that offer a form of bi-directional . That could be within their own ecosystem , for example , as an actual domestic plug that connects to the outlet of your EV so you can charge some camping gear or larger appliances .”

“ AS THIS MARKET MATURES AND AS THE DEMAND FOR CHARGING , AND ENERGY , GROWS , WE ARE LOOKING FOR MORE INTELLIGENT SOLUTIONS ”

ROMBOUT HEESTERMAN , LEAD PRODUCT MANAGER , EVBOX
Bi-directional shows its benefits when used in a digital setting and , supported by AI , it can allow homeowners to better manage their entire energy consumption by creating a micro-grid .
Thinking back on perspective , the reality of EVs is somewhat skewed by the traditions of ICE vehicles . Most consumers are yet to reap the financial , sustainable , and social benefits of electrification . Really , most customers must try the whole experience for themselves , from driving to home charging , to really gauge the shift that needs to be made to support a more sustainable approach to transportation .
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