dspray
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- David
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Hi All, I have created a "Bi-Directional Charging" work-around for a Rivian.
This video walks you through what I have done and how to replicate:
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The cost was about the same ($9,000) as preparing my house for the Ford Lightning bi-directional charging setup. But to me this is a far better setup than the Ford for several reasons:
1. I did not really want a Lightning.
2. The Lightning solution works only when the Lightning is at home.
3. It works only with a Lightning.
4. It turns out that for many houses, the Lightning CANNOT provide "whole home" backup. Rather, it may only be able to do "critical loads".
5. I believe that the cost to install the Lightning hardware is NOT eligible for the 30% home battery tax credit whereas I believe this solution IS eligible. This is not tax advice, check with your tax professional.
This video replicates how the critical loads could be powered for more than a month, using the 2 Eco Flow batteries plus a Rivian.
If any of your find this interesting and want to learn more, I am happy to have a phone call or facetime call to answer any questions.
This video walks you through what I have done and how to replicate:
.
The cost was about the same ($9,000) as preparing my house for the Ford Lightning bi-directional charging setup. But to me this is a far better setup than the Ford for several reasons:
1. I did not really want a Lightning.
2. The Lightning solution works only when the Lightning is at home.
3. It works only with a Lightning.
4. It turns out that for many houses, the Lightning CANNOT provide "whole home" backup. Rather, it may only be able to do "critical loads".
5. I believe that the cost to install the Lightning hardware is NOT eligible for the 30% home battery tax credit whereas I believe this solution IS eligible. This is not tax advice, check with your tax professional.
This video replicates how the critical loads could be powered for more than a month, using the 2 Eco Flow batteries plus a Rivian.
If any of your find this interesting and want to learn more, I am happy to have a phone call or facetime call to answer any questions.
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