Enphase Energy Unveils New IQ Bidirectional EV Charger Architecture for Home Backup and Grid Services
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) has unveiled its new IQ Bidirectional EV Charger architecture, designed for vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities. The innovative system can deliver up to 11.5 kW of bidirectional power and only requires pairing with the IQ Meter Collar for home backup and grid services.
The charger features AI-powered energy management, black start capability for powering de-energized homes during outages, and is designed to support both 400V and 800V EVs. The system will comply with global standards including UL 9741, ISO 15118-20, and IEEE 1547. Enphase plans to launch the product in the second half of 2026, targeting both global markets and compatibility with current and future vehicles.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) ha presentato la nuova architettura del caricatore bidirezionale IQ per veicoli elettrici, progettata per funzionalit脿 vehicle-to-home (V2H) e vehicle-to-grid (V2G). Il sistema innovativo 猫 in grado di erogare fino a 11,5 kW di potenza bidirezionale e richiede soltanto l'abbinamento con l'IQ Meter Collar per il backup domestico e i servizi di rete.
Il caricatore integra la gestione dell'energia con intelligenza artificiale, la funzione di black start per alimentare le abitazioni rimaste senza energia durante i blackout, ed 猫 concepito per supportare veicoli sia a 400V sia a 800V. Il sistema rispetter脿 gli standard internazionali come UL 9741, ISO 15118-20 e IEEE 1547. Enphase prevede il lancio nel secondo semestre del 2026, puntando ai mercati globali e alla compatibilit脿 con veicoli attuali e futuri.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) ha presentado su nueva arquitectura del Cargador EV Bidireccional IQ, dise帽ada para capacidades vehicle-to-home (V2H) y vehicle-to-grid (V2G). El innovador sistema puede suministrar hasta 11,5 kW de potencia bidireccional y solo necesita emparejarse con el IQ Meter Collar para ofrecer respaldo dom茅stico y servicios a la red.
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Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) a d茅voil茅 sa nouvelle architecture du chargeur VE bidirectionnel IQ, con莽ue pour les fonctions vehicle-to-home (V2H) et vehicle-to-grid (V2G). Le syst猫me innovant peut fournir jusqu'脿 11,5 kW de puissance bidirectionnelle et n茅cessite uniquement l'appairage avec l'IQ Meter Collar pour la sauvegarde domestique et les services r茅seau.
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Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) hat seine neue Architektur des IQ bidirektionalen EV-Laders vorgestellt, entwickelt f眉r Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) und Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)-Funktionen. Das innovative System kann bis zu 11,5 kW bidirektionale Leistung liefern und ben枚tigt nur das Pairing mit dem IQ Meter Collar f眉r Heim-Backup und Netzservices.
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- Innovative bidirectional charging capability allows EVs to power homes during outages
- Simple installation requiring only charger and meter collar configuration
- AI-powered system optimizes charging based on electricity rates and grid conditions
- Expandable system design allows future integration with solar and battery systems
- Broad compatibility with global standards ensures wide market potential
- Product won't be available until second half of 2026, potentially lagging competitors
- Requires specific EV models with DC port compatibility
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Enphase's new bidirectional EV charger represents strategic expansion into high-growth EV market, leveraging existing technology strengths while opening new revenue streams.
Enphase Energy's unveiling of its new IQ Bidirectional EV Charger architecture marks a significant strategic expansion beyond the company's core solar microinverter business into the rapidly growing electric vehicle infrastructure market. The technology leverages Enphase's expertise in power electronics by using their GaN-based grid-forming microinverters to enable bidirectional power flow up to 11.5 kW.
The product architecture is particularly noteworthy for its integration capabilities. The system requires only the charger paired with Enphase's IQ Meter Collar for basic functionality鈥攁 streamlined approach compared to more complex competitors' solutions that often require additional hardware. This design choice should translate to lower installation costs and broader market accessibility, addressing key adoption barriers in residential energy management systems.
The technical specifications indicate compatibility with both 400V and 800V EV platforms, ensuring the product can serve most current and upcoming electric vehicles. The black start capability鈥攁llowing an EV to power a de-energized home during outages鈥攔epresents a compelling value proposition that positions Enphase's solution as both an EV charger and an emergency power system.
From a competitive positioning perspective, Enphase is applying its distributed, microinverter-based approach to EV charging, contrasting with centralized architectures. The planned compatibility with global standards (UL 9741, ISO 15118-20, etc.) suggests an intent to scale internationally. However, with availability targeted for the second half of 2026, Enphase will be entering a market that's already seeing competition from established players, creating potential challenges for market entry despite their technical innovations.
FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today unveiled its new IQ庐 Bidirectional EV Charger architecture for vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability. The charger connects to the direct current (DC) port of the electric vehicle (EV) and lets homeowners charge their EV, power their home seamlessly during outages, and share energy with the grid 鈥� all managed through the Enphase庐 App.
The IQ Bidirectional EV Charger only needs to be paired with the for a simple, powerful configuration that delivers home backup and grid services. The system is designed to be cost-effective, easy to install, and compatible with most home electrical setups. Homeowners can start with just the charger and meter collar for the basic configuration and then expand over time by adding Enphase solar and batteries to build a complete energy system. Watch an of the charger in action and read the to learn more. Here are some of the key features of the charger:
- Bidirectional power with innovative technology: Targeted to support 400 V and 800 V EVs, and deliver up to 11.5 kW of bidirectional power, leveraging GaN-based grid-forming microinverters.
- Black start for total resilience: Designed to power up a de-energized home during an outage by simply plugging in the EV, providing critical backup power when homeowners need it most.
- AI-powered energy management: Designed to maximize savings by optimizing charging and discharging using real-time electricity rates, solar production forecasts, and grid conditions.
- Standards support: Expected to comply with global standards including UL 9741, UL 3141, UL 1741 SB, ISO 15118-20, OCPP 2.1, and IEEE 1547, to allow broad compatibility with current and future vehicles and utility programs worldwide.
鈥淭he IQ Bidirectional EV Charger brings the family car into the home energy system,鈥� said Jayant Somani, senior vice president of the digital business unit at Enphase Energy. 鈥淚t鈥檚 simple to install, easy to control, and designed to deliver backup power and the ability to share energy with the grid for homeowners.鈥�
Bidirectional EV chargers come in two types: alternating current (AC), which connect through the home鈥檚 wiring and rely on the vehicle鈥檚 onboard charger, and DC, which connect directly to the vehicle鈥檚 port for faster power transfer and smarter energy control. Enphase expects to offer both, with the IQ Bidirectional EV Charger using the DC design, with the inverter built into the charger rather than the car.
The IQ Bidirectional EV Charger is being designed for global markets and is expected to be available in the second half of 2026. For more information, watch a of the product and visit the Enphase .
About Enphase Energy, Inc.
Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company based in Fremont, CA, is the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems that enable people to harness the sun to make, use, save, and sell their own power鈥攁nd control it all with a smart mobile app. The company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology and builds all-in-one solar, battery, and software solutions. Enphase has shipped approximately 83.1 million microinverters, and approximately 4.9 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in over 160 countries. For more information, visit .
漏2025 Enphase Energy, Inc. All rights reserved. Enphase Energy, Enphase, the 鈥渆鈥� logo, IQ, IQ8, and certain other marks listed at are trademarks or service marks of Enphase Energy, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements related to the expected capabilities and performance of Enphase Energy鈥檚 IQ Bidirectional EV Charger, including safety, quality, and reliability; expectations regarding compliance and compatibility; and statements regarding the timing and availability the IQ Bidirectional EV Charger in the United States. These forward-looking statements are based on Enphase Energy鈥檚 current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of such risks and uncertainties including those risks described in more detail in Enphase Energy鈥檚 most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other documents filed by Enphase Energy from time to time with the SEC. Enphase Energy undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations, except as required by law.
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