CHARGING & INFRASTRUCTURE
CHARGING & INFRASTRUCTURE
There are more benefits to be gained from EVs than simply developing more sustainability models for the brands that consumers all know and love . While many consumers and businesses understand the sense of urgency around climate change and the need to find less pollutant alternatives to fossil-fuelpowered cars , there are also many pros to battery-electric vehicles ( BEVs ) that are yet to be truly leveraged in a renewable energy ecosystem .
Bi-directional charging is one of them , which is often seen as a bonus for drivers , but realistically this could be a gamechanger for homeowners , business owners , and the mobility network at large as it looks to create a more connected mobility system and optimise the use of energy .
To find out more about what it means to have bi-directional charging in place and why this idea was brought to fruition ,
Guillem Ivañez ( GI ), Head of Product , Bi-directional Charging at Wallbox answers our questions on the topic .
TS : What exactly is bi-directional charging ?
GI : Bi-directional charging unlocks the power of the biggest battery you will have in your home , your EV battery . Quasar 2 empowers people to take control of their energy consumption by letting them charge when energy is cheapest and send the power back to their homes or the grid when grid energy is expensive . This process is referred to as Vehicle-to-Home ( V2H ).
In addition , for certain regions , EV users with a Quasar 2 can decide to sell energy back to the grid and build additional revenue streams from their car and charger , this is a game changer for the industry as it will also enable us to improve grid resilience . This process is referred to as Vehicle-to- Grid ( V2G ).
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