Add Volvo to the list of EV companies that allow bidirectional charging in the United States. Through a partnership with dcbel, 2025 Volvo EX90 owners can now perform vehicle-to-home charging efforts.
The EX90, the company’s fully electric SUV, is the first Volvo car equipped with the necessary hardware and software to leverage bidirectional charging. It transforms from a fully electric SUV into a flexible energy hub, capable of sending power back to the home. Additionally, this allows for the opportunity to use the EX90 to power the home during blackout situations.
With bidirectional charging, electric vehicles also have the potential to contribute to less strain on the power grid while plugged in during peak times and smartly managing how you power your home.
dcbel’s Ara Home Energy Station allows people to take control of their energy supply with a single device. It enables energy to flow in both directions between a home and EV — powering a home, charging vehicles and helping prevent outages through vehicle-to-home capability. Fully rated for indoor and outdoor installation, the Ara system can charge two EVs simultaneously in both AC and DC while managing all household energy sources intelligently with built-in AI.
“We continue to enhance the benefits of ownership of our flagship EX90 by enabling it to send power back to the home through bidirectional charging,” said Jim Nichols, Head of Product & Technology Consumer Offer for Volvo Cars in the Americas. “By working with dcbel, we’re taking an important next step in our electrification and smart home energy strategy journey to offer smarter home energy options and added peace of mind.”
Customers interested in purchasing the Ara Home Energy Station can now reserve a system directly from dcbel. The bidirectional capability is only compatible with the 2025 EX90 model. More information on access to bidirectional charging for the 2026 model will be announced later.
