- Next-generation bidirectional home charger
offers CCS compatibility and blackout mode
- Quasar 2 is part of Wallbox’s ongoing
commitment to innovation
Wallbox (NYSE:WBX), a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV)
charging and energy management solutions worldwide, today announced
the introduction of Quasar 2, the latest generation of its
bidirectional home charger designed specifically for the North
American market. As well as enabling EV owners to charge and
discharge their electric vehicle to power their home or the grid,
Wallbox’s latest innovation is designed to give EV drivers the
ability to isolate their home from the grid and use their EV for
backup power during a blackout.
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Wallbox unveils its next-generation
bidirectional home charger featuring CCS compatibility and blackout
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“Bidirectional charging opens up numerous opportunities for
smarter energy management in the home,” said Enric Asunción,
co-founder and CEO of Wallbox. “Quasar 2 represents a breakthrough
in the evolution of home energy management. 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.”
Mitigating the impact of energy disruptions
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.
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. Quasar 2 seamlessly transitions a home to
vehicle energy when the power goes out. 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.
“The average American experienced more than eight hours of power
interruption in 2020,” said Douglas Alfaro, General Manager of
Wallbox North America. “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. 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.”
Significant cost savings
Quasar 2 allows EV owners to save on home energy costs through
vehicle-to-home (V2H) functionality. In states where power rates
are related to demand, users can schedule charging sessions at
times when rates are low and discharge their car to power their
home when rates are high. Users who have solar panel installations
can also store excess energy in their EV during low usage periods
and then harness this energy at another time, including peak
periods, to reduce their reliance on the grid.
Next-level performance and ease-of-use
Quasar 2 has been designed to be compatible with existing
infrastructure in the U.S. to promote optimal efficiency. Providing
up to 11.5kW/48Amp of power for charging and discharging, it is
even more powerful than its predecessor. Quasar 2 offers CCS
compatibility and connects to the myWallbox app through Wifi,
Bluetooth, Ethernet, or 4G.
Through the use of an accessory, users can unlock Quasar 2’s
additional functionality that allows users to isolate their homes
from the grid and power a critical load to their home with energy
from their EV. On average, an EV can power a critical load for a
home in the U.S. for at least three days.
Wallbox’s advanced EV charging and energy management
systems
Wallbox will also showcase its extensive line of hardware and
software solutions for the home, business and public sectors at CES
2022, including:
Home charging solutions:
- Pulsar Plus (40A and 48A) - Wallbox’s best-selling home
charger worldwide is compatible with all EVs, including Teslas,
using the Tesla-provided J1772 adapter. Features include flexible
amperage setting, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, charge
scheduling, power sharing, the myWallbox app, and voice control via
Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
- Eco-Smart and Power Boost - The company’s first home
energy management features available for EV drivers in the U.S. are
embedded features in every pulsar plus and only require a power
meter and the myWallbox app to activate. Eco-Smart Solar EV
Charging is an Energy Management System (EMS) that makes your
Wallbox charger a key part of any sustainable home energy system.
Use the green energy generated from your solar panels (PV) or wind
turbines at home to charge your electric vehicle in an efficient
and sustainable way. With two modes to choose from, you decide when
to go fully green or charge with a mix of green and grid energy.
Power Boost is designed to allow installation of a more powerful
charger where the home's electrical capacity might otherwise
require limiting the power available for EV charging. Power Boost
measures the real-time energy usage of a household and dynamically
adjusts EV charging power. This permits users to install a more
powerful EV charger in their homes.
- Quasar - The first bidirectional charger for home use
allows you to charge and discharge your electric vehicle so you can
use your car battery to power a home or building or sell energy
back to the grid. With Quasar, your EV energy goes beyond driving.
Quasar is currently available in select European and APAC
markets.
Public Charging
Solutions:
- Supernova - Supernova is Wallbox’s next generation DC
fast-charger that has been designed to satisfy the industry’s
desire for reliable and efficient public charging that benefits
both electric vehicle drivers and chargepoint operators. Wallbox
announces the North American version of Supernova, specifically
designed for the US market and estimates pre-series production to
begin during Q4/2022 in Wallbox’s factory in Arlington, TX.
Supernova’s NA version ranges from 65 to 130 kW of power, offering
a substantially faster charge, being able to provide up to 120
miles of range in less than 15 minutes. Its light and modular
design offers the flexibility to upgrade power in the future,
easier transportation, effortless installation and simpler access
for maintenance.
- Hypernova - Wallbox’s first ultra-fast charger. With up
to 350 kW of power, it is ideal for charging locations aimed at
long-distance traveling, such as by a highway or national route.
Hypernova has the capacity to fully charge an average EV in less
than 15 min. Production and deliveries of Hypernova will initiate
in 2023.
Business Solutions:
- Copper 2 - Wallbox will present its latest Business
charger for the European market. With 22kW charging power, Copper 2
has been rigorously designed to close the gap in business charging
needs, bringing a new take on Business EV charging. The new charger
addresses companies’, installers’ and drivers’ need for more robust
and reliable chargers, that are user-centric and come with energy
management, installation and maintenance options. Copper 2 is
expected to begin production in Q3 2022.
- Commander 2 - Commander 2 is Wallbox’s most user-centric
22kW EV charger. Having already been available in the EMEA and APAC
markets, Commander 2’s user-centric touchscreen has been embraced
by businesses. Wallbox has recently expanded Commander 2’s offering
to provide out-of-the-box 4G connectivity to ease installation and
guarantee the highest up-time, as well as offering users a
myWallbox Business subscription to more efficiently manage multiple
chargers.
- Sirius - Sirius is Wallbox’s first Energy Management
Solution for Businesses. This pioneering energy management solution
seamlessly integrates the electric grid with your company’s
renewable energy sources, on-site batteries and other sources. At
the same time, it balances them in real-time to cover your
building’s power demand and is designed to optimize energy costs
and environmental impact. Sirius can even work in tandem with
Quasar, Wallbox’s bidirectional charger, enabling buildings to
utilize an EV fleet as an additional source of energy. Sirius is
leading the transition to more sustainable, reliable, and less
expensive energy use for businesses.
CES 2022: Where to find Wallbox
Wallbox will demo Quasar 2 at CES Unveiled (Table #507) and
during the Expo in the West Hall 6627 of the Las Vegas Convention
Center.
The company has planned to ramp up its digital presence at the
event to ensure that even those unable to attend in person will
have visibility of the show. You will be able to see Wallbox’s
product unveilings, a guided tour of their booth and more through
their official Youtube channel, Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, and
their CES2022 landing page.
About Wallbox
Wallbox is a global technology company, dedicated to changing
the way the world uses energy. Wallbox creates advanced electric
vehicle charging and energy management systems that redefine users'
relationship to the grid. Wallbox goes beyond electric vehicle
charging to give users the power to control their consumption, save
money, and live more sustainably. Wallbox offers a complete
portfolio of charging and energy management solutions for
residential, semi-public and public use in more than 80
countries.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, the company now
employs over 700 people in its offices in Europe, Asia, and the
Americas.
For additional information, please visit www.wallbox.com.
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