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The new Volvo EX90 features a number of new technologies that have never been found on Volvo vehicles before. One of these technologies is bi-directional charging. Here’s how it works.
More than one way to use stored energy
Bi-directional charging as found on the new Volvo EX90 makes it possible to use the energy stored in the battery for other uses than actually moving the vehicle. This is because the charge port of the EX90 is not only capable of taking energy into the battery, it is also capable of letting it out when required. By using the supplied charge cable and an adapter, the EX90 can power almost any piece of equipment that requires electricity to function. Indeed, the EX90 can serve as a very powerful mobile charge pack by giving its owners access to energy wherever they are.
How can this feature be used?
The bi-directional capability of the Volvo EX90 can be used in many ways in order to provide electrical power where it is needed. For example, the battery can be used to power air pumps, cooking equipment, or lights when out on a camping holiday in the woods. Additionally, this capability can be used to power an entire house during a power outage, which means that the owners will be able to stay safely and comfortably in their house even if there is a prolonged power cut in the middle of winter.
A way to save on power bills
In addition to being able to power a house during a blackout, the Volvo EX90 can use its bi-directional charging capability to help its owners save on electricity bills. This can be done by programming the vehicle to send a part of its power back to the house or even to the grid when the general demand it electricity is higher and then to charge back its battery at night when the demand for power is lower. This can make owners benefit from advantageous rates and it can even lead to a credit on the bill if electricity is sold back to the provider.
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