How You Can Benefit from the Bi-directional Charging Capability of the New Volvo EX90

The upcoming Volvo EX90 luxury electric SUV will introduce a number of new technologies to the Volvo lineup, not the least of which will be bi-directional charging. Here’s what it means for you.

You can power electrical devices anywhere

By making it possible to access the energy stored in the battery for other tasks than driving, bi-directional charging in the Volvo EX90 opens up many new possibilities for you. If you have an active lifestyle that often takes you to remote places, you will be glad to know that this technology gives you the ability to power a large array of electrical devices by simply plugging in that charging cable in your EX90 and using an adapter.

This means that you could charge an electric bike battery, use an electric cooktop, and inflate all sorts of things with a portable compressor, among many other use cases. Once more Volvo vehicles begin to incorporate this technology, it will be possible to share electricity with other Volvo drivers in order to give a helping hand to those who might need a little extra power to make it to their destination.

You can use it as an eco-friendly domestic generator

The battery in the Volvo EX90 can hold enough energy to power a home for a few days, which means it can be used during power outages to maintain the same level of comfort and convenience in the house as normal, without having to use a polluting and noisy generator.

As long as the charging cable is plugged into the charging port, the EX90 will be able to send power back to the house in an emergency, without you having to do more than tap a few buttons on your phone via the Volvo Cars APP.

It can save you money

Since it can be used to power your home, the bi-directional charging capability of the Volvo EX90 can significantly reduce your energy bills. Indeed, you can configure the system to automatically send power to the house during periods when electricity is more expensive, such as the evening, in order to limit your power consumption from the grid when rates are unfavourable. In addition, many energy providers offer credits to homeowners who can send electricity back to the grid, which you can do with the EX90.