# WiFi-Enabled Car Chargers The Lucid Connected Home Charging Station Offers Quick Power-Ups By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-10-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-home-charging-station References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/automotive/lucid-home-ev-charger-promises-80-mile-range/) & [lucidmotors](https://www.lucidmotors.com/media-room/official-line-accessories-lucid-air)  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. Image Credit: Lucid Motors ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vehicular Power Station Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-power-1kw-super-fast-car-charger.md) - [Connected Safety-Focused EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autel-maxicharger-ac-wallbox.md) - [Low-Profile Home EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-powerpulse.md) - [App-Connected EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shockflo-s1.md) - [Electric Car-Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batteryelectric-vehicles.md) - [Omni-Compatible EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-j1772-gen-2-wall-connector.md) - [Suitcase-Style EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-ev-charger.md) - [Customizable Weatherproof EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lectron-vbox.md) - [Parking Spot Vehicle Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watt-ev-charger.md)