What’s bi-directional charging? And why is it the next big thing for EVs?

With the shift from gas-powered to electric cars comes the very real risk of EVs overpowering the energy grid, resulting in shortages at peak times. In response, a new opportunity for innovation and new business models has emerged: bi-directional charging. But what is it exactly, how does it all work, and how can I get involved? Let’s take a look.  What is bi-directional charging?  Bi-directional charging is the ability for your car battery to receive energy from the electricity grid and be also able to share the power it generates. There are two main categories: Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): energy is exported…

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