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Wallbox began shipping the Quasar 3 this week — the third generation of its bidirectional home charger and the first to ship with native NACS support. The Quasar 3 also gets a 30% price cut vs the Quasar 2, with MSRP landing at $3,200 (vs the Quasar 2's $4,500).
What's new in the Quasar 3
Three meaningful changes distinguish the Quasar 3 from the Quasar 2:
- Native NACS connector. The Quasar 3 ships with a NACS connector built in — no adapter needed for 2025+ model-year vehicles from Tesla, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, GM, Rivian, BMW, Mercedes, and others. This eliminates the adapter juggling that's been frustrating early V2H adopters since 2024.
- 11.5 kW bidirectional output. Same as the Quasar 2 — the maximum for residential Level 2 charging in North America. Sufficient to back up a typical home's essential loads during an outage.
- 30% price reduction. MSRP of $3,200 vs the Quasar 2's $4,500. Installed cost is typically $7,000–$8,500 (including transfer switch and labor), down from $9,000–$10,500 for the Quasar 2.
Should existing Quasar 2 owners upgrade?
No. The Quasar 2 remains an excellent product and the upgrade is not worth it for most existing owners. The only meaningful change is the native NACS connector — if you already have a J1772 vehicle and use your Quasar 2 with a NACS adapter, the upgrade saves you the cost of the adapter ($80–$120) but not much else. The Quasar 2 will continue to receive software updates and warranty support through 2030+.
If, however, you're buying a new bidirectional charger in 2026, the Quasar 3 is the obvious choice. The price cut alone makes it more attractive than the Quasar 2, and the native NACS connector eliminates a real friction point.
How the Quasar 3 stacks up against competitors
| Charger | Price (MSRP) | Connector | Output | Compatible vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallbox Quasar 3 | $3,200 | NACS native | 11.5 kW bidirectional | Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV9, GM Ultium, Tesla (with adapter) |
| Wallbox Quasar 2 | $4,500 | J1772 | 11.5 kW bidirectional | Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV9, GM Ultium |
| Ford Charge Station Pro | $1,310 (Ford direct) | J1772 | 9.6 kW bidirectional | Ford F-150 Lightning only |
| Emporia Bidirectional | ~$2,000 | J1772 | 11.5 kW bidirectional | Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV9, GM Ultium |
| Tesla Powershare Gateway | ~$3,500 (Tesla-installed) | NACS native | 11.5 kW bidirectional | Cybertruck, Model Y LR AWD (Juniper) |
| GM Energy PowerShift | $3,500 (bundle) | NACS native | 10.2 kW bidirectional | GM Ultium vehicles only |
The Quasar 3 hits a sweet spot: native NACS, competitive pricing, and broad vehicle compatibility. The only real competitor at this price point is the Emporia bidirectional, which is cheaper but has less mature software.
Updated in our V2H guide
Our V2H charger comparison has been updated with the Quasar 3. For homeowners considering V2H in 2026, the Quasar 3 is now our default recommendation for non-Tesla, non-Ford EV owners — replacing the Quasar 2 in that role.
For more on the broader V2H landscape, see our full V2H explainer and our FAQ.
Posted in V2H Update · Tagged: Wallbox, V2H, Bidirectional