Volvo solar energy storage

Can a Volvo car battery be used as an energy supply?

Alexander Petrofski, the new head of Volvo Cars Energy Solutions, says: “With bi-directional charging, you can use your car battery as an extra energy supply, for example to provide power to your home, other electric devices or another electric Volvo car.

What is Volvo Cars energy solutions?

Over time, we anticipate Volvo Cars Energy Solutions will generate significant new revenues from energy-related products and services every year, as well as new products not previously offered by Volvo Cars. In doing so, Energy Solutions is set to add value to our core business, our customers’ daily lives and the environment.

How much electricity does a Volvo car use?

Volvo Cars engineers have calculated that the total battery capacity of the on-road fleet of electric Volvo Cars will reach around 50 GWh by mid-decade. While these cars will use several TWh in electricity each year, this energy consumption is flexible and can be moved in time via smart charging.

Does Volvo have a home charging system?

The Swedish automaker plans its own charging hardware, as well as energy storage for the home. Volvo is launching a new business unit focused on charging solutions as well as home energy storage and transfer.

Is Volvo a sustainable car company?

Volvo Cars aims to provide customers with the Freedom to Move in a personal, sustainable and safe way. This is reflected in its ambition to become a fully electric car maker by 2030 and in its commitment to an ongoing reduction of its carbon footprint, with the ambition to be a climate-neutral company by 2040.

What is a fully electric Volvo EX90?

Our new flagship, the fully electric EX90 SUV, will be the first Volvo car equipped with all the necessary hardware and (over time) software to enable bi-directional charging and direct energy storage from solar. To view content please enable targeting and advertising cookies.