Join Bidirectional Energy's V2X Charger Program in California

Unlock the full potential of your Kia EV9...with a bidirectional charger.

Back up

your home

Earn

passive income

Save

on energy bills

Protect

your EV battery

Check my eligibility

What is V2X? It stands for "vehicle-to-everything". Learn more in this blog post.

Whole-Home Backup Power

Power your home for up to 3 days using your EV9 battery during an outage.

"Island mode" activates automatically, keeping your EV power at your home instead of escaping onto the grid.

Mileage minimums means your vehicle will always be road-ready.

While your neighbors are in the dark, you can carry on with your day.

Turn Parked Time into Payback

Save and earn up to $23K over 10 years, while enhancing your EV’s performance

Earn effortlessly

Automatically earn up to $800 per year during ~30 "grid events" per year (moments when the California grid needs more power).

Drive Confidently

Be notified about events while staying in control of your charge schedule. Your car will be always ready when you need it.

Optimize Energy Savings

Charge during low-cost hours and send power back when rates are high — cutting your energy bill by up to $1500 annually.

A Battery Health Plan

Concerned about degrading your EV9's battery? This program is actually designed to improve your battery’s health while paying you!

Maintain your vehicle's range for longer,
push out your battery replacement date.

Thinking about your battery warranty? We are too!

Program participation doesn’t void your warranty. Learn more.

Who's involved

Bidirectional Energy (us)

Program lead, app platform

COIL

Certified charger installer partner

Wallbox

Charger manufacturer

California Energy Commission (CEC)

Utility rebate provider

What's needed

Quasar 2 Bidirectional EV Charger (Wallbox)

The core hardware that enables charging and discharging between your Kia EV9 and your home.

• 11.5kW power output
• 25ft charging cable
• Certified for V2G

Required? ✅ Yes

Power Meter (Wallbox)

Tracks energy use and EV energy flow for accurate billing and revenue assessment.

• Real-time monitoring
• Optimizes charging and discharging
• Ensures accurate revenue tracking

Required? ✅ Yes

Power Recovery Unit (Wallbox)

Enables your EV to power your whole home during outages.

• Auto-activates and deactivates "island mode"

Required? ⚡ Optional (only required if you want whole-home backup)

Bidirectional Energy app

Control center for your charger and earnings — how your charger will know when to charge and discharge.

• Payments
• Smart charge and discharge scheduling
• Auto-optimize savings & earnings
• Trip planning + mileage buffers
• Event notifications •

Required? ✅ Yes

Start Earning in 6 Steps

Check Your Eligibility

Start by filling out this form. If confirmed as eligible, we'll save your spot in the queue.

Pre-order and Compatibility Check

Conduct virtual home compatibility check with COIL and pre-order your charger with Wallbox (with a refundable $100 deposit).

Bidirectional Program Agreement

Sign our program agreement. This secures your spot in the program!

Installation

Install your charger with COIL (who handles utility interconnection and city permitting).

Start Earning and Saving

Begin participating in grid events and saving on your utility bill — up to $23K over 10 years.

Rebate Processing

Submit receipts to Bidirectional Energy, and receive rebate payments.

Only 120 spots available in California

Get started today! This pilot program is first-come, first-served

Lock In Benefits: Secure up to ~$9K in rebates (or up to 75% off) hardware and installation.

Start Earning: Begin leveraging the full value from your EV9 in six steps.

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