Kia EV9 Owners to Get Home Power Backup Capabilities
Kia's electric vehicle SUV, the EV9, is set to gain a new feature that will allow it to act as a home generator during outages. A bidirectional charger, the Wallbox Quasar 2, is now available for preorder and will enable EV9 owners to feed power back into their homes or draw energy from their batteries. The charger's capabilities also include managing energy flow from solar panels and selling excess power back to utility companies.
- This development highlights the growing trend of electric vehicles being integrated with smart home systems, blurring the lines between personal transportation and residential energy needs.
- What implications will this shift have on homeownership and urban planning in the future, as more people consider their EVs as an integral part of their living spaces?