{"id":407189,"date":"2022-02-17T17:14:16","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T14:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/whats-bi-directional-charging\/"},"modified":"2022-02-17T17:14:16","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T14:14:16","slug":"whats-bi-directional-charging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-bi-directional-charging\/","title":{"rendered":"#What\u2019s bi-directional charging?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27af0ede47d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27af0ede47d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-bi-directional-charging\/#What_is_bi-directional_charging\" >What is bi-directional charging?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-bi-directional-charging\/#Remind_me_how_EV_charging_works\" >Remind me how EV charging works?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-bi-directional-charging\/#The_advantages_of_bi-directional_charging\" >The advantages of bi-directional charging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-bi-directional-charging\/#Disadvantages_of_Bi-directional_charging\" >Disadvantages of Bi-directional charging\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-bi-directional-charging\/#Ok_so_I_have_an_EV_and_an_EV_charger_Can_I_get_on_board\" >Ok, so I have an EV and an EV charger. Can I get on board?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-bi-directional-charging\/#Solar_power_is_a_game-changer\" >Solar power is a game-changer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#What\u2019s bi-directional charging?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what is it exactly, how does it all work, and how can I get involved? Let\u2019s take a look.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_bi-directional_charging\"><\/span><strong>What is bi-directional charging?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bi-directional charging is the ability for your car battery to receive energy from the electricity grid and be also able to share the power it generates. There are two main categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): energy is exported from the EV charger to support the electricity grid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle-to-home or (V2H): energy is used to power a home or business.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remind_me_how_EV_charging_works\"><\/span><strong>Remind me how EV charging works?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you charge an EV, the alternating current (AC) it receives from the electricity grid needs to be converted into direct current (DC) to make it the correct format to power a car battery. This h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ens either through a converter within the car or an external charger.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1380708 js-lazy\" alt=\"how bi-directional charging works\" width=\"796\" height=\"372\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/How_bidirectional_chargers_work_diagram-796x372.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/How_bidirectional_chargers_work_diagram-796x372.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/How_bidirectional_chargers_work_diagram-280x131.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/How_bidirectional_chargers_work_diagram-270x126.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/How_bidirectional_chargers_work_diagram-540x252.png 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/How_bidirectional_chargers_work_diagram.png 951w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F02%2F17%2Fbi-directional-charging-is-a-gamechanger-with-ev-charging%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Bi-directional charging is especially effective if you have solar rooftop chargers. Credit: Clean Energy Reviews\" data-title=\"Share Bi-directional charging is especially effective if you have solar rooftop chargers. Credit: Clean Energy Reviews on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Bi-directional charging is especially effective if you have solar rooftop chargers. Credit: Clean Energy Reviews on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Bi-directional charging is especially effective if you have solar rooftop chargers. Credit: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanenergyreviews.info\/blog\/bidirectional-ev-charging-v2g-v2h-v2l\">Clean Energy Reviews<\/a><\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1380708\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/How_bidirectional_chargers_work_diagram-796x372.png\" alt=\"how bi-directional charging works\" width=\"796\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/How_bidirectional_chargers_work_diagram-796x372.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/How_bidirectional_chargers_work_diagram-280x131.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/How_bidirectional_chargers_work_diagram-270x126.png 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/How_bidirectional_chargers_work_diagram-540x252.png 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/How_bidirectional_chargers_work_diagram.png 951w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to use the energy stored in the EV\u2019s battery to power your home or send it back to the grid, the DC electricity from the car must be converted back to AC electricity. That\u2019s done by a bi-directional charger. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bi-directional charging is most effective where solar power supplements electricity because this creates the capacity to generate more energy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when the sun is strong.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_advantages_of_bi-directional_charging\"><\/span><strong>The advantages of bi-directional charging<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1380731 js-lazy\" alt=\"Sono \" width=\"796\" height=\"497\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/sono-motors-bidirectionl-wallbox-blog-animation-day.1090x0-is-796x497.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/sono-motors-bidirectionl-wallbox-blog-animation-day.1090x0-is-796x497.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/sono-motors-bidirectionl-wallbox-blog-animation-day.1090x0-is-280x175.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/sono-motors-bidirectionl-wallbox-blog-animation-day.1090x0-is-216x135.jpg 216w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/sono-motors-bidirectionl-wallbox-blog-animation-day.1090x0-is-432x270.jpg 432w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/sono-motors-bidirectionl-wallbox-blog-animation-day.1090x0-is.jpg 1090w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F02%2F17%2Fbi-directional-charging-is-a-gamechanger-with-ev-charging%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Bi-directional charging offers many benefits to homeowners. Credit: Sono Motors\" data-title=\"Share Bi-directional charging offers many benefits to homeowners. Credit: Sono Motors on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Bi-directional charging offers many benefits to homeowners. Credit: Sono Motors on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Bi-directional charging offers many benefits to homeowners. Credit: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sonomotors.com\/en\/blog\/were-developing-a-bidirectional-wallbox-how-it-looks-is-up-to-you\/\">Sono Motors<\/a><\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1380731\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/sono-motors-bidirectionl-wallbox-blog-animation-day.1090x0-is-796x497.jpg\" alt=\"Sono \" width=\"796\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/sono-motors-bidirectionl-wallbox-blog-animation-day.1090x0-is-796x497.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/sono-motors-bidirectionl-wallbox-blog-animation-day.1090x0-is-280x175.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/sono-motors-bidirectionl-wallbox-blog-animation-day.1090x0-is-216x135.jpg 216w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/sono-motors-bidirectionl-wallbox-blog-animation-day.1090x0-is-432x270.jpg 432w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/sono-motors-bidirectionl-wallbox-blog-animation-day.1090x0-is.jpg 1090w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EV batteries can store up to 10 times more power than the standard 7 kWh lithium battery often found in solar photovoltaic systems fitted in residential homes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EV owners can receive credits or <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fermataenergy.com\/news-press\/proven-results-and-cost-savings-with-v2g-technology\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduced energy costs through V2G<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relieve pressure on the grid during high-demand periods, such as heatwaves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charge vehicles during off-peak hours at the lowest rates while feeding power back into the grid when the energy rates are highest and reduce your overall energy costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EV battery can help reduce your reliance on the grid, especially when combined with rooftop solar panels.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New business models and partnerships increase the use of renewable energy and sell excess power back to the grid.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_Bi-directional_charging\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages of Bi-directional charging\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s only a limited number of wall boxes on the market which means a lack of competition in price and choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher cost than a standard EV charger. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a Wallbox Pulsar Plus costs <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac619 ($699), while the original Quasar1 was priced at \u20ac<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3200 ($<span>3,637<\/span>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, you are only at an advantage if you charge at home or with a dedicated workplace charger.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excess use of car batteries could cause <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/abstract\/document\/8963873\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premature<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aging.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security problems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plague EV chargers. Do we want to spread the risk to people\u2019s homes or the grid?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ok_so_I_have_an_EV_and_an_EV_charger_Can_I_get_on_board\"><\/span><strong>Ok, so I have an EV and an EV charger. Can I get on board?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a catch. Both your EV <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your charger need bi-directional charging capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of February 2022, the only vehicles in the wild right now with bi-directional charging capabilities are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nissan LEAF.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nissan e-NV200.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-957028 size-full js-lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/02\/Nissan-Leaf2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/02\/Nissan-Leaf2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/02\/Nissan-Leaf2-220x138.jpg 220w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/02\/Nissan-Leaf2-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/02\/Nissan-Leaf2-520x325.jpg 520w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F02%2F17%2Fbi-directional-charging-is-a-gamechanger-with-ev-charging%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Nissan LEAF is capable of bi-directional charging (Credit: Nissan)\" data-title=\"Share The Nissan LEAF is capable of bi-directional charging (Credit: Nissan) on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Nissan LEAF is capable of bi-directional charging (Credit: Nissan) on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Nissan LEAF is capable of bi-directional charging (Credit: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nissanusa.com\/vehicles\/electric-cars\/leaf.html\">Nissan<\/a>)<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-957028 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/02\/Nissan-Leaf2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/02\/Nissan-Leaf2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/02\/Nissan-Leaf2-220x138.jpg 220w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/02\/Nissan-Leaf2-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2016\/02\/Nissan-Leaf2-520x325.jpg 520w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this year, we can expect to see the capability in most new EVs, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucid Air.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ford F-120.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Volkswagen ID range.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyundai\u2019s Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tesla\u2019s entire range of cars.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1380754 size-featured_img js-lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"796\" height=\"448\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-796x448.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-796x448.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-1592x896.jpeg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-1200x675.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987.jpeg 1920w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F02%2F17%2Fbi-directional-charging-is-a-gamechanger-with-ev-charging%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Lucid Air comes with bi-directional charging capabilities. Credit: Lucid Motors\" data-title=\"Share The Lucid Air comes with bi-directional charging capabilities. Credit: Lucid Motors on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Lucid Air comes with bi-directional charging capabilities. Credit: Lucid Motors on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Lucid Air comes with bi-directional charging capabilities. Credit: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucidmotors.com\/air\">Lucid Motors<\/a><\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1380754 size-featured_img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-796x448.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"796\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-796x448.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-1592x896.jpeg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987-1200x675.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/745a57b46de8d8801327223a825e9e7c22ab8987.jpeg 1920w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also need a charger capable of bi-directional charging.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy management company Wallbox recently launched <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wallbox.com\/en_us\/quasar-dc-charger\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quasar 2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the first bi-directional charger for home use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1380711 size-featured_img js-lazy\" alt=\"the Quasar\" width=\"796\" height=\"448\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-796x448.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-796x448.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-280x158.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-240x135.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-1592x896.png 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-1200x675.png 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F02%2F17%2Fbi-directional-charging-is-a-gamechanger-with-ev-charging%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Quasar2 charger. Credit: Wallbox\" data-title=\"Share Quasar2 charger. Credit: Wallbox on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Quasar2 charger. Credit: Wallbox on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Quasar2 charger. Credit: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wallbox.com\/\">Wallbox<\/a><\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1380711 size-featured_img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-796x448.png\" alt=\"the Quasar\" width=\"796\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-796x448.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-280x158.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-240x135.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-1592x896.png 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/QUASAR_2_HOME-1200x675.png 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I asked the company about vehicle compatibility. A representative of the business told me that the company follows standards like <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/69113.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 15118<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which define bi-directional charging for CCS compatible vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, Quasar2 is designed to align with new standards and next-generation EVs, including Ford, Hyundai, and Volkswagen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar_power_is_a_game-changer\"><\/span><strong>Solar power is a game-changer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most interesting trends to watch is the implementation of wall boxes which also capture photovoltaic (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier this month, Ford <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/media.ford.com\/content\/fordmedia\/fna\/us\/en\/news\/2022\/02\/02\/f-150-lightning-power-play.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unveiled<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> its partnership with solar company Sunrun. Based on an average US home at 30 kilowatt-hours of use per day, a F-150 Lightning pickup with an extended-range battery provides full home power for up to three days, or as long as 10 days when used in conjunction with solar energy or rationing.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1380718 js-lazy\" alt=\"Ford's EV bi-directional \" width=\"951\" height=\"535\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/1644509569189.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/1644509569189.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/1644509569189-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/1644509569189-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/1644509569189-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/1644509569189-796x448.jpeg 796w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F02%2F17%2Fbi-directional-charging-is-a-gamechanger-with-ev-charging%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Ford F-150 is a game-changer for EV charging. Credit: Ford\" data-title=\"Share Ford F-150 is a game-changer for EV charging. Credit: Ford on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Ford F-150 is a game-changer for EV charging. Credit: Ford on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Ford F-150 is a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>-changer for EV charging. Credit: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/media.ford.com\/content\/fordmedia\/fna\/us\/en\/products\/commercial\/f-150-lightning-pro\/2022-f-150-lightning-pro.html\">Ford<\/a><\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1380718\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/1644509569189.jpeg\" alt=\"Ford's EV bi-directional \" width=\"951\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/1644509569189.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/1644509569189-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/1644509569189-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/1644509569189-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/02\/1644509569189-796x448.jpeg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the future, Ford Intelligent Power will allow customers to power their homes with their truck\u2019s battery when electricity rates are higher, and charge the truck when rates are lower \u2014 or from their own solar-powered rooftop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netherlands, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the region of Utrecht is utilizing energy generated through electric vehicle charging, with 500 bi-directional charging stations available to the public.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1373393 size-featured_img js-lazy\" alt=\"The Sonos wallbox\" width=\"796\" height=\"498\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-796x498.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-796x498.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-280x175.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-216x135.jpeg 216w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-432x270.jpeg 432w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-1536x960.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-1592x995.jpeg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1.jpeg 1640w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F02%2F17%2Fbi-directional-charging-is-a-gamechanger-with-ev-charging%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Sono Motors wall box creates new opportunities for bidirectional charging. Credit: Sono\" data-title=\"Share The Sono Motors wall box creates new opportunities for bidirectional charging. Credit: Sono on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Sono Motors wall box creates new opportunities for bidirectional charging. Credit: Sono on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Sono Motors wall box creates new opportunities for bidirectional charging. Credit: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sonomotors.com\/\">Sono<\/a><\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1373393 size-featured_img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-796x498.jpeg\" alt=\"The Sonos wallbox\" width=\"796\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-796x498.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-280x175.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-216x135.jpeg 216w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-432x270.jpeg 432w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-1536x960.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1-1592x995.jpeg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/sono-motors-wallbox-mit-wallbox-2800x1880-1.jpeg 1640w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SolarEV maker <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sono Motors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is providing 100 Sion solar electric vehicles which will be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">charged sustainably and deliver excess energy back into the grid in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one of the first large-scale use cases of bi-directional charging in the megawatt range.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are yet to see the full extent of bi-directional charging\u2019s capabilities. While the initial cost of hardware might be steep, it\u2019s an investment that will equip us to have more control over how we store and consume power. That\u2019s good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> for our electric infrastructure, and for vehicle owners at large.<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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Let\u2019s take a look.\u00a0 What is bi-directional charging?\u00a0 Bi-directional charging is the ability for your car battery to receive energy from the electricity grid and be also able to share the power it generates. 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