Hardware Replacement New Bidirectional Charger: You need a specific V2H/V2G compatible charger (e.g., Wallbox Quasar, Ford Charge Station Pro, or specific SigenStor units). Standard AC chargers like your Pod Point cannot manage the two-way power conversion required for V2H/V2G. DC Conversion: The new unit handles the power conversion from AC (grid/home) to DC (EV battery) and back from DC (EV battery) to AC (home/grid) outside the vehicle, unlike standard home AC chargers that use the car’s onboard converter. Additional Electrical Equipment: The new system will require extra components, such as a smart meter to accurately track energy flow and additional grid isolation equipment (like an automatic transfer switch for V2H backup power) to safely manage the bidirectional flow of electricity.
Hi Paul very interesting we realise our old Podpoint will not be suitable, however I was expecting it to be more complicated.So we are partway there, we do have solar panels and AC Solax 5.8 battery standard G98 installation, our battery cannot export back to the grid plus the whole system shuts down in a power cut, but not the additional grid isolation equipment.
It is something we are looking at at the end of our current lease, I was considering adding an additional Solax battery (about £1500 installed) and grid back up (about £500) approximately £2,000, a new V2G EV charger installed probably costing about the same. There are several installer locally with the necessary qualification and experience.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.