When the vehicle is not plugged in, it is like a battery on wheels to which any appliance, power tool or musical equipment can be connected.
As society ramps up electrification, with electric vehicles being a fundamental part of the ecological transition, the increase in electricity demand could put a significant strain on the grid.
With bi-directional charging, Volvo believes that EVs can ease that load while plugged in, and even more so if accompanied by many other EVs, they will create a virtual powerhouse. When the vehicle is not plugged in, it is like a battery on wheels to which any appliance, power tool or musical equipment can be connected.
The next fully electric Volvo EX90, to be presented on November 9, will be the first Volvo prepared for bidirectional charging. When available, the entire charging process is automatically and fully managed via the smart charging function of the Volvo Cars app. The algorithm used also ensures that charging and discharging of the battery is done with restrictions, to reduce the risk of avoidable battery degradation.
Bi-directional charging can also enable customers to support the power grid in a variety of ways. For example, they can use more power during the hours when there is a surplus of renewable energy or they can resell the power generated during peak hours, when demand is greatest.
Source: La Verdad
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