When the vehicle is not plugged in, it will be like a battery on wheels to which any device, power tools or music equipment can be connected.
Now that society is increasing its electrification, with electric vehicles a fundamental part of the ecological transition, the increase in electricity demand can place a significant load on the network.
With bi-directional charging, Volvo believes EVs can help relieve that strain while they’re plugged in, and even more so if they’re joined by many other EVs, they’ll be creating a virtual powerhouse. When the vehicle is not plugged in, it will be like a battery on wheels to which any device, power tools or music equipment can be connected.
The next fully electric Volvo EX90, which will be presented on November 9, will be the first Volvo vehicle prepared for bidirectional charging. When available, the entire charging process will be automatic and managed entirely through the Volvo Cars app’s smart charging function. The algorithm used also ensures that battery charging and discharging is done with limitations, to reduce the risk of avoidable battery degradation.
Bidirectional charging could also allow customers to support the power grid in different ways. For example, they could consume more power during hours when there is a surplus of renewable energy or they could resell power generated during peak hours, when demand is highest.
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