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Bidirectional EV charging interface

In plain English

What does Bidirectional EV charging interface mean?

A bidirectional charging interface supports controlled energy transfer in both permitted directions.

A simple example

A compatible installation can use vehicle energy to support another electrical system under its operating arrangement.

Vehicle energy interfaceBidirectional conversionPermitted connected-system mode
Original functional explanation. Arrows show information or energy roles; two-headed arrows identify two-way interfaces. This is not a pinout, certified standards graphic or complete circuit.

What the drawings help you do

Use arrows in both permitted energy directions and identify the controller authorising each operating mode. The vehicle, charger and connected system must support the intended exchange. Keep the energy path separate from communication and operating permission so hardware capability is not mistaken for permission to export.

Bidirectional
Capable of the specified transfer in two directions.
Export
Supplying energy from the vehicle-side system to the connected system.

Before using this reference

  • Identify the intended charging and export modes.
  • Show the compatible vehicle and system-control interfaces.
  • Reference operating permissions and the complete selected equipment.
Can any bidirectional charger export to a public grid?

No. Hardware capability alone does not establish vehicle compatibility, an approved installation or permission to export. Those conditions must be confirmed for the selected system and location.

Read the source: DC fast charging architecture

Schematic · V2GBidirectional EV charging interface: original educational illustration
Original educational illustrationNot to scale · See source and graphic notes

A distinction that matters

Bidirectional hardware does not by itself establish grid permission, compatibility or operating approval.

Sources you can follow

These public references support the explanation and provide further detail. Their graphics and downloadable files remain with their publishers.

DC fast charging architecture

DC fast charging architecture: public technical context for the named function. Product and compliance details remain with the publisher.

Texas Instruments · Public reference checked 27 October 2026 · Link only

About this graphic

This illustration was authored independently by Elora Grid to explain the concept. It is not reproduced from a customer drawing, an official standard graphic or a manufacturer CAD file. Its correspondence to an exact IEC or IEEE symbol identifier has not been certified.

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