Wallbox’s Quasar 2 Receives U.S. Product Certification from UL Solutions
Wallbox (NYSE:WBX) has achieved a significant milestone as its Quasar 2 bidirectional charger received UL Solutions certification for the U.S. market. The device is the first bidirectional charger with a CCS1 connector to meet principal safety standards for DC EV chargers.
The Quasar 2, expected to launch soon, enables advanced V2X functionality and can power homes during outages. The compact device is designed for residential installations and is compatible with EVs using ISO 15118-20, the industry standard for bidirectional charging.
The certification includes compliance with multiple UL standards: UL 9741 (2nd edition), UL 2231-2 for protection systems, and UL 1741 for interconnection system equipment. This certification validates Wallbox's engineering capabilities and positions the company at the forefront of EV charging innovation.
Wallbox (NYSE:WBX) ha raggiunto un traguardo importante, poiché il suo caricatore bidirezionale Quasar 2 ha ricevuto la certificazione UL Solutions per il mercato statunitense. Questo dispositivo è il primo caricatore bidirezionale con connettore CCS1 a rispettare i principali standard di sicurezza per i caricabatterie EV DC.
Il Quasar 2, previsto per un lancio imminente, abilita funzionalità avanzate V2X e può alimentare le abitazioni durante le interruzioni di corrente. Questo dispositivo compatto è progettato per installazioni residenziali ed è compatibile con i veicoli elettrici che utilizzano lo standard ISO 15118-20, il riferimento del settore per la ricarica bidirezionale.
La certificazione include la conformità a diversi standard UL: UL 9741 (2ª edizione), UL 2231-2 per i sistemi di protezione e UL 1741 per le apparecchiature del sistema di interconnessione. Questa certificazione convalida le capacità ingegneristiche di Wallbox e posiziona l'azienda in prima linea nell'innovazione della ricarica dei veicoli elettrici.
Wallbox (NYSE:WBX) ha alcanzado un hito significativo, ya que su cargador bidireccional Quasar 2 recibió la certificación de UL Solutions para el mercado estadounidense. Este dispositivo es el primer cargador bidireccional con conector CCS1 en cumplir con los principales estándares de seguridad para los cargadores de vehículos eléctricos de corriente continua (DC).
El Quasar 2, que se espera lanzar pronto, permite funcionalidades avanzadas de V2X y puede alimentar hogares durante cortes de energía. Este dispositivo compacto está diseñado para instalaciones residenciales y es compatible con vehículos eléctricos que utilizan el estándar ISO 15118-20, el estándar de la industria para la carga bidireccional.
La certificación incluye el cumplimiento de múltiples estándares de UL: UL 9741 (2ª edición), UL 2231-2 para sistemas de protección y UL 1741 para equipos de sistemas de interconexión. Esta certificación valida las capacidades de ingeniería de Wallbox y posiciona a la empresa en la vanguardia de la innovación en carga de vehículos eléctricos.
Wallbox (NYSE:WBX)는 Quasar 2 양방향 충전기가 미국 시장을 위한 UL Solutions 인증을 받으면서 중요한 이정표를 세웠습니다. 이 장치는 주요 안전 기준을 충족하는 CCS1 커넥터를 갖춘 최초의 양방향 충전기입니다.
곧 출시될 예정인 Quasar 2는 고급 V2X 기능을 지원하며 정전 시 가정을 전원 공급할 수 있습니다. 이 컴팩트한 장치는 주거용 설치를 위해 설계되었으며, 양방향 충전을 위한 산업 표준인 ISO 15118-20을 사용하는 전기차와 호환됩니다.
인증에는 여러 UL 기준 준수가 포함됩니다: UL 9741 (2판), 보호 시스템을 위한 UL 2231-2, 그리고 상호 연결 시스템 장비를 위한 UL 1741. 이 인증은 Wallbox의 엔지니어링 능력을 검증하며, 회사를 전기차 충전 혁신의 최전선에 위치시킵니다.
Wallbox (NYSE:WBX) a atteint une étape importante, car son chargeur bidirectionnel Quasar 2 a reçu la certification UL Solutions pour le marché américain. Cet appareil est le premier chargeur bidirectionnel avec un connecteur CCS1 à respecter les principaux standards de sécurité pour les chargeurs EV en courant continu (DC).
Le Quasar 2, dont le lancement est prévu prochainement, permet une fonctionnalité avancée V2X et peut alimenter les foyers pendant les coupures de courant. Ce dispositif compact est conçu pour des installations résidentielles et est compatible avec les véhicules électriques utilisant la norme ISO 15118-20, la norme de l'industrie pour la charge bidirectionnelle.
La certification comprend la conformité à plusieurs normes UL : UL 9741 (2ème édition), UL 2231-2 pour les systèmes de protection, et UL 1741 pour les équipements de systèmes d'interconnexion. Cette certification valide les capacités d'ingénierie de Wallbox et positionne l'entreprise à la pointe de l'innovation dans le domaine de la charge des véhicules électriques.
Wallbox (NYSE:WBX) hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht, da sein bidirektionaler Ladegerät Quasar 2 die UL Solutions-Zertifizierung für den US-Markt erhalten hat. Dieses Gerät ist der erste bidirektionale Charger mit einem CCS1-Anschluss, der die wichtigsten Sicherheitsstandards für DC-EV-Ladegeräte erfüllt.
Der Quasar 2, der bald auf den Markt kommen soll, ermöglicht fortschrittliche V2X-Funktionen und kann Haushalte während Stromausfällen mit Strom versorgen. Das kompakte Gerät ist für die Wohninstallation konzipiert und mit Elektrofahrzeugen kompatibel, die ISO 15118-20 verwenden, dem Branchenstandard für bidirektionales Laden.
Die Zertifizierung umfasst die Einhaltung mehrerer UL-Standards: UL 9741 (2. Auflage), UL 2231-2 für Schutzsysteme und UL 1741 für Ausrüstungen zur Systemverbindung. Diese Zertifizierung validiert die Ingenieursfähigkeiten von Wallbox und positioniert das Unternehmen an der Spitze der Innovation im Bereich des EV-Ladens.
- First bidirectional charger with CCS1 connector to receive UL certification for U.S. market
- Product enables home power backup functionality during outages
- Achieves compliance with multiple critical safety standards
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The UL certification for Wallbox's Quasar 2 represents a significant milestone in the EV charging industry. Being the first bidirectional charger with CCS1 connector to meet UL's stringent safety standards creates a substantial competitive advantage. The triple certification under UL 9741, UL 2231-2 and UL 1741 demonstrates comprehensive safety compliance across power export, personnel protection and distributed energy resource integration.
The ISO 15118-20 compatibility positions Quasar 2 at the forefront of smart charging technology, enabling advanced vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities. This certification removes a major regulatory barrier to market entry and should accelerate commercialization timelines.
The bidirectional charging capability of Quasar 2 represents a strategic market opportunity in the emerging vehicle-to-grid (V2G) sector. This technology enables EV owners to use their vehicles as power backup systems during outages and potentially participate in grid services, creating new revenue streams. For a company with a market cap of
In simple terms: Think of this like turning your electric car into a giant power bank that can power your house during blackouts. This certification means Wallbox can now sell this technology in the US, opening up a huge new market for them.
"Obtaining the UL certification for Quasar 2 marks a significant achievement for Wallbox and showcases our world-class engineering capabilities and ability to bring cutting-edge solutions to market," said Enric Asunción, CEO of Wallbox. "Receiving the UL Mark not only underscores our dedication to upholding the highest industry standards, but also positions us at the forefront of EV charging innovation. We expect to launch Quasar 2 in the near term and believe it has the potential to revolutionize home energy management."
“This achievement reinforces UL Solutions’ focus on capabilities that serve the EV market with services that help increase confidence in products’ performance, reliability and safety,” said Jeff Smidt, senior vice president of Industrial Testing, Inspection and Certification at UL Solutions. “We are proud to play a part in the Wallbox journey to meet the demand for EV charging equipment.”
Quasar 2 is Wallbox’s next-generation bidirectional DC charger that enables advanced V2X functionality, including powering a home during a power outage. Its compact and award-winning design makes it suitable for residential installations. Quasar 2, which is expected to launch in the near future, is compatible with EVs using ISO 15118-20, the industry standard for bidirectional charging.
Quasar 2 is certified according to UL 9741, 2nd edition of the Outline of Investigation for Electric Vehicle Power Export Equipment (EVPE), UL 2231-2, the Standard for Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: Particular Requirements for Protection Devices for Use in Charging Systems and UL 1741, the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources.
About Wallbox
Wallbox is a global technology company, dedicated to changing the way the world uses energy. Wallbox creates advanced electric vehicle charging and energy management systems that redefine the relationship between users and the network. Wallbox goes beyond charging electric vehicles to give users the power to control their consumption, save money and live more sustainably. Wallbox offers a complete portfolio of charging and energy management solutions for residential, semi-public, and public use in more than 115 countries around the world. Founded in 2015 in
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