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Bidirectional vehicles and charging

Bidirectional EVs can charge from the grid and supply power back to homes, devices, or the grid, offering energy savings, grid support, emergency backup, and portable power, with adoption expected to grow as technology advances.

It may sound complicated, but the concept is actually quite simple and clever. Bidirectional electric vehicles (EVs) are equipped with technology that allows them to both charge their batteries from an external power source and discharge electricity back to the grid or into a home or business. This capability opens up various possibilities and benefits:

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Types of bidirectional charging

  • Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): This allows EVs to send electricity back to the grid. It can help balance energy supply and demand, especially during peak usage times.
  • Vehicle-to-home (V2H): This enables an EV to power a home or building. It can act as a backup power source during outages and potentially reduce energy costs by using its stored energy during peak rate periods.
  • Vehicle-to-load (V2L): This allows the EV to power external devices, such as appliances or tools, without needing a dedicated bidirectional charger.
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Benefits of bidirectional EVs

✅Energy savings: By using stored energy during peak hours you can help reduce electricity costs.

✅Grid stability: V2G can help stabilize the grid by providing additional power during high demand periods.

✅Emergency power: V2H can provide a reliable power source during outages, ensuring essential devices remain operational.

✅Power wherever you are: If you’re a tradie out on a jobsite without access to mains power, a bidirectional EV can be very useful.

Bidirectional charging is expected to become more common as EV technology advances and infrastructure improves.

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