# Home EV Charger Systems Wallbox Created the Quasar Which Features Bidirectional Charging By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-01-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-ev-charger References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/08/the-quasar-home-ev-charger-can-power-your-car-and-your-house/) & [wallbox](https://wallbox.com/en_catalog/) Wallbox created a new home EV charger, titled the 'Quasar,' which is compatible with both Type 1 connectors, and CHAdeMO chargers. The home EV charger also features [bidirectional charging capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix-e10), which means it has the ability to charge an electric vehicle or put transfer power back into a house if needed. Additionally, The Quasar is a Level Two charger, which is capable of producing 240 volts. Bidirectional charging could be a popular option for EV owners, as it could allow them to run household appliances in the event of an emergency, or simply to reduce a household's electricity needs. The charger is also compatible with many popular EV models, including [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-j1772-gen-2-wall-connector) vehicles. Quasar's EV charger could be popular due to its enhanced capabilities and compatibility. Image Credit: Engadget ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bidirectional Charging:** The Quasar's bidirectional charging capabilities present an opportunity for innovation in EV charging infrastructure and grid management. - **Emergency Power Backup:** The ability of the Quasar to transfer power back into a house during emergencies creates potential for disruption in the home energy storage industry. - **Enhanced Compatibility:** The Quasar's compatibility with popular EV models, including Tesla vehicles, opens up opportunities for innovation in the EV charger market. ### Where This Applies - **EV Charging Infrastructure:** The bidirectional charging capabilities of the Quasar present disruptive innovation opportunities for the EV charging infrastructure industry. - **Home Energy Storage:** The Quasar's power transfer capabilities during emergencies offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the home energy storage industry. - **EV Charger Market:** The enhanced compatibility of the Quasar with popular EV models creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the EV charger market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Bidirectional Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solaredge.md) - [Bidirectional Charging Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-ex90.md) - [Connected Safety-Focused EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autel-maxicharger-ac-wallbox.md) - [WiFi-Enabled Car Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-home-charging-station.md) - [Suitcase-Style EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-ev-charger.md) - [Low-Profile Home EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-powerpulse.md) - [Hardwired Ruggedized EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dewalt-level-2-electric-vehicle-charger.md) - [Electric Car-Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batteryelectric-vehicles.md) - [Hybrid Portable Battery Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-2.md)