Volkswagen has unveiled bidirectional charging technology on select ID electric vehicles in Europe, allowing cars to power homes and store excess electricity. Compatible with models like the Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7, and ID.Buzz, the technology will be activated for existing owners via a software update. Volkswagen claims to be among the first to offer this solution based on the CCS DC charging standard.
The bidirectional charging allows homes to be powered during cloudy days or evenings when solar energy is insufficient. While currently limited to Europe, Volkswagen is investigating the possibility of bringing bidirectional charging to the U.S. The technology has the potential to benefit customers by enabling efficient home energy use and even feeding excess power back into the grid.
Volkswagen's bidirectional charging empowers Prestige Volkswagen customers to enhance home energy efficiency. The potential U.S. expansion could revolutionize how they manage energy and drive. Stay tuned with Prestige Volkswagen for the latest news.