The power of bi-directional EV charging – with Emporia Energy

The power of bi-directional EV charging – with Emporia Energy

Bi-directional charging has massive potential to be a game-changer in the EV world. It provides consumers an affordable way to store excess energy generation and reuse it on demand whenever they want. A driver can fill his or her car battery during the day when the sun is out and reuse it in the evening during peak hours, when electricity is more expensive. Or, the driver can fill up the car battery in the middle of the night when electricity demand is low and energy is cheap.

The problem is that today bi-directional charging technology is typically expensive and not easy for consumers to install – but this is where companies like Emporia Energy come in, working to develop a simple, affordable option for consumers and fleets alike.

This is an audio-only version of our episode with Shawn Mclaughlin, founder and CEO of Emporia Energy. Go ahead, you’re already here – take a listen! But if you’re looking for moving pictures, click here.

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