Overview
- Polestar’s commercial V2H launch covers Polestar 3 models on the 400‑volt architecture in California using a DC setup with dcbel’s Ara unit.
- The company cites potential savings of up to $1,300 per year and the ability to power a home for up to 10 days during outages, depending on use and conditions.
- California residents can apply for incentives through a California Energy Commission program administered by dcbel that can offset much of the equipment and installation expense.
- Volvo has enabled bidirectional charging for U.S. owners of the 2025 EX90 via the same Ara Home Energy Station, with compatibility limited to model‑year 2025 vehicles.
- A broader rollout is planned, Polestar has an AC bidirectional‑ready Zaptec charger in Germany, and neither company provided a U.S. timeline for vehicle‑to‑grid capability.