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Electric Car as a Backup Battery

Our off-grid solar systems can charge electric cars using only excess solar energy. With Sigenergy’s bidirectional DC charger, we can not only charge electric cars efficiently, but the car can also be used as a backup battery for your house. This option can be very useful in critical situations or during long winter days, providing […]

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BY: Fedor Torgovnikov
Updated July 21, 2026
Published February 21, 2024
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Our off-grid solar systems can charge electric cars using only excess solar energy. With Sigenergy’s bidirectional DC charger, we can not only charge electric cars efficiently, but the car can also be used as a backup battery for your house. This option can be very useful in critical situations or during long winter days, providing the opportunity to eliminate the need for a generator.

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