Flux provides vehicle-to-everything (V2X) charging solutions that enable electric vehicle owners to power their homes during outages. This bidirectional charging system allows users to significantly reduce monthly electricity bills and earn income by providing grid services to utilities. The service automates energy management simply by plugging in the EV.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Electric vehicle (EV) owners currently lack the ability to fully leverage their vehicle's battery capacity for home energy needs and grid stabilization. This results in missed opportunities for cost savings, revenue generation, and support for renewable energy integration. Furthermore, during power outages, EVs cannot readily serve as a backup power source for homes.
Solution
Flux offers a two-way charging system that enables EV owners to utilize their vehicle's battery as a home energy storage solution and to provide grid services. The Flux charger allows users to reduce their electricity bills by discharging energy back to their home and earn income by participating in utility grid stabilization programs. The system also provides backup power to the home during outages, ensuring essential appliances can remain operational for up to 7 days. The Flux system is designed for easy installation and seamless integration, requiring only that the user plug in their EV.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is electric vehicle owners who want to reduce their energy costs, generate revenue through grid services, and have a reliable backup power source for their homes.
Features
- Two-way EV charger enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities
- Smart energy management algorithms that optimize energy flow based on grid conditions and user preferences
- Automated participation in utility demand response programs for revenue generation
- Backup power functionality to supply electricity to the home during grid outages
- Mobile app for monitoring energy usage, controlling charging schedules, and tracking earnings
- Over-the-air software updates to enhance performance and add new features
- No-cost professional installation