The Kia EV9 crossover in specification for the US market can be equipped with a high-voltage battery with a capacity of 76.1 kWh or 99.8 kWh). When fully charged, it can:
- power a home for 3 days (smaller battery based on 25 kWh per day consumption);
- up to 4 days on the larger battery.
In addition to emergency power, you can save on electricity by charging your car at night when electricity is cheaper, and then using the stored energy during the day when rates are high.
Here's how it works
This feature is built directly into the car from the factory. However, in order to take advantage of it, you'll need to purchase a Wallbox Quasar 2 bidirectional charger and install it. It's already available for pre-order in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Washington, D.C., New Jersey and Illinois.
Quasar 2 supports:
- Power at Home (V2H)
- Transferring power to the grid (V2G)
- Solar panel charging
- Dynamic load control
Maximum power: 12.48 kW (AC) / 12.8 kW (DC)
The Wallbox kit includes the Quasar 2 bi-directional charger directly and a device called the Power Recovery Unit at a cost of $6,440 (excluding installation fees). According to vendor EVSE, the kit is eligible for a tax credit of up to $1,000.
Deliveries of the Quasar 2 will begin in June 2025.
Source: Kia
