Wallbox, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, announced the pre-order availability of its newest bi-directional charger, Quasar 2, for eligible Kia EV9 owners and lessees.
The Quasar 2 is a next-generation bi-directional DC charger that, along with the Wallbox Power Recovery Unit, can enable eligible Kia EV9 drivers to power areas of their homes, even during power outages. With Quasar 2, eligible EV9 drivers can use their vehicle as a power source. Quasar 2 and the Power Recovery Unit can provide backup power for up to three days, depending on home energy consumption and battery charge level.
"We're excited to open pre-orders for the innovative Quasar 2 charger, bringing advanced energy capabilities to eligible Kia EV9 drivers," said Enric Asunción, CEO of Wallbox. "This cutting-edge technology allows eligible EV9 owners and lessees to take control of their energy consumption and costs, and provides the possibility of power backup during electrical outages.”
Quasar 2 features
- Up to 12 kW of power for fast EV charging and discharging
- Compact, lightweight design for easy installation
- Backup Power to keep areas of your home running in case of a power outage, with the inclusion of the Power Recovery Unit2
- Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) functionality to power areas of your home
- Solar charging for EV charging
Quasar 2, including the Power Recovery Unit, will retail from $6,440 (excluding taxes and installation fees). To be placed on a waitlist to purchase the Quasar 2 and Power Recovery Unit, eligible Kia EV9 owners and lessees must pay a $100 deposit to secure their spot here. Limited quantities of the Quasar 2 and the Power Recovery Unit are available for pre-order. Pre-order customers will receive priority access to the initial limited release of the charger and its innovative features. Final payment of the pre-order units will be invoiced to customers upon the availability of Quasar 2, with shipping soon thereafter. Pre-ordering availability for the Quasar 2 and Power Recovery Unit will be initially limited to individuals who reside in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Washington, New Jersey, or Illinois, with a nationwide rollout to follow. The ability to install may be subject to applicable permits and permissions, including utility approval.
Installation of Quasar 2 and the Power Recovery Unit must be scheduled separately through Wallbox’s official installation provider, COIL Inc., or another certified third-party installation provider. The installation of Quasar 2 and Power Recovery Unit is recommended to be handled by COIL, to ensure high standards of security, and quality in electrical installation and provide all of the available functionalities. Customers will have the option to install through COIL, which will include an installation assessment, scheduling, and the actual installation.
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