With blackout mode, we are able to offer EV owners some relief by helping mitigate the impact of a major energy disruption in the home.” “Whether it’s caused by an earthquake, hurricane, wildfire or simply related to an overload on the power grid, a power outage can have a detrimental impact on homeowners that can last for hours or even days. “The average American experienced more than eight hours of power interruption in 2020,” said Douglas Alfaro, General Manager of Wallbox North America.
Depending on the car and energy usage Quasar 2 is expected to be able to power a home for more than three days during a blackout based on an average household's critical consumption. Quasar 2 seamlessly transitions a home to vehicle energy when the power goes out. With Blackout Mode, users are able to use their EV battery to power their home in the event of a power outage, even those caused by natural disasters.
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Quasar 2 retains the advanced features and functionality of its predecessor, Quasar, while offering blackout mode, a first-of-its-kind feature that allows EV owners to use their car as an emergency generator in instances of power outages.
Mitigating the impact of energy disruptions Not only does it allow us to rethink the way we produce, store and use energy on a day-to-day basis, but has the potential to give users the added power and comfort of being able to power their homes for over three days during a power outage.” “Quasar 2 represents a breakthrough in the evolution of home energy management. “Bidirectional charging opens up numerous opportunities for smarter energy management in the home,” said Enric Asunción, co-founder and CEO of Wallbox. Wallbox unveils its next-generation bidirectional home charger featuring CCS compatibility and blackout mode (Photo: Business Wire)
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