Join Bidirectional Energy's V2X Charger Program in Connecticut

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 Now

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, ensuring your EV power doesn't escape to the grid but stays at your home

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 money, while enhancing your EV’s performance

Earn effortlessly

Automatically earn up to $1,350 over 12 months during "grid events" (moments when the 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 — potentially cutting your energy bill by hundreds or thousands over time.

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

Program lead, app provider

COIL

Certified charger installation partner

Wallbox

Charger manufacturer

Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA)

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 assessment

Required? ✅ Yes

Power Recovery Unit (Wallbox)

Enables your EV to power your whole home during outages.

• Activates and deactivates "island mode" automatically

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 Home Compatibility Check

Pre-order your charger with Wallbox (using a refundable $100 deposit). Conduct virtual home compatibility check with electricians at COIL, our certified installer.

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 beforehand.

Start Earning

Begin participating in grid events to earn up to $1,350 over 12 months. Your charger is now operational.

Rebate Processing

Submit receipts to Bidirectional Energy, and receive rebate payments.

Only 60 spots available in Connecticut

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

Lock In Benefits: Secure ~$10K in rebates (or up to 75% off) hardware and installation.

Start Earning: Begin generating income from your EV9 in six steps.

Get started

Have questions?

See our Frequently Asked Questions. Otherwise, feel free to reach out to our team.

State-Required Notice: Bidirectional Energy’s pilot program is paid for by customers of Eversource and UI, a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. through a portion of the Public Benefits charge which funds the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s Innovative Energy Solutions program.