The Lucid Connected Home Charging Station is a new at-home vehicle charging solution focused on helping drivers easily access power for the car from the garage or driveway.
The charger is a black, wall-mounted unit rated for indoor or outdoor use and will hook up to the vehicle via a 24-foot charging cable. The system is capable of delivering up to 19.2kW of power at a time, which converts to 80-miles of range per hour. The charging station features hardware required for bidirectional charging and boasts WiFi connectivity to support over-the-air updates.
The Lucid Connected Home Charging Station will be available starting in 2023 at a price of $1,200. The sleek charger promises to save space and not look out of place.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Connected Home Charging Stations
- Opportunity for manufacturers to develop WiFi-enabled and bidirectional charging station for electric vehicles.
- High-powered Vehicle Charging
- Opportunity to develop solutions for electric vehicle owners to quickly access additional range with up to 19.2kW of power.
- Over-the-air Updates
- Opportunity for automakers to offer WiFi connectivity in vehicle charging stations to provide software updates and improve user experience.
Sectors Adopting This
- Automotive
- Automakers can offer WiFi-enabled charging stations as a value-added service for electric vehicle owners.
- Energy
- Opportunity for energy companies to develop high-powered charging stations for electric vehicles to further promote renewable energy.
- Consumer Electronics
- Manufacturers can develop bidirectional vehicle charging stations equipped with WiFi connectivity and up-to-date software for tech-savvy consumers.
