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Wallbox, provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, announced that Quasar 2, its latest bidirectional charger, has received a certificate of compliance from UL Solutions for the U.S. market. Quasar 2, which now bears the UL Mark, is officially the first bidirectional charger to meet principal safety standards for DC EV chargers using a CCS1 connector.
"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," says 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,” says 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 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.