Wallbox N.V. announced on 15 October 2025 that it had successfully completed the first U.S. residential installations of its Quasar 2 bidirectional charger, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into the American market. The announcement, issued via a Business Wire press release, confirms that the event occurred today and represents the first deployment of the Quasar 2 in a U.S. home setting.
The project involved the installation of six Quasar 2 units in Menifee, California, in collaboration with Kia America and the University of California, Irvine. The units enable vehicle‑to‑home (V2H) functionality, allowing compatible Kia EV9 vehicles to charge and discharge energy directly to the home, thereby providing a reliable and sustainable source of power for residents.
Technically, the Quasar 2 is the first CCS‑bidirectional charger to be certified for U.S. use, and it supports both charging and discharging of the vehicle’s battery. By enabling homeowners to draw power from their EV during peak rates and feed excess energy back to the grid during demand spikes, the technology offers significant cost savings and grid‑stability benefits, positioning Wallbox as a leader in residential energy management.
Strategically, this first U.S. residential deployment signals Wallbox’s readiness to scale its V2H solution across the country. The partnership with Kia America and the academic collaboration with UCI provide a strong foundation for broader market penetration, while the successful demonstration of the technology in a real‑world setting is likely to accelerate future sales and strengthen Wallbox’s competitive position in the growing U.S. residential charging market.
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