Powerful. Even when parked.

Unlock smart home energy with Polestar and dcbel.

Make energy flow
in your favor

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Power’s out? Not for you.

Harness your Polestar 3's 111 kWh battery to power your home during an outage for up to 2.5 consecutive days, or up to 10 days with rationing².

Help protect your home from blackouts

Peak shaving for peak savings

Recharging your EV at less costly hours is smart. Using that energy to power your home when grid prices peak? That’s the power of a Home Energy Station.

Imagine using EV energy to cook dinner or do the laundry – you could save up to $1,300 per year¹. 

Reserving your 
Home Energy Station is simple

California residents are eligible for up to $13,800 in rebates and incentives to get equipped³

• Visit our reservation portal and complete the questionnaire.
  
  
• Place a no-obligation, fully-refundable deposit to reserve your Home Energy Station.
  
  
• We will reach out to all interested parties to discuss installation eligibility and program eligibility.
  
  
• If you qualify, we will connect you with a dcbel-recommended installer.

How to apply

Get the most out of your Polestar

Meet Ara, dcbel’s flagship Home Energy Station.

Ara transforms your Polestar 3 into the ultimate backup battery for your home, helping you sail through blackouts and potentially reduce your energy bills. You may even earn money by helping the grid.

California Connected Home Rebate Program - Phase 1

California residents are eligible for exclusive clean energy subsidies as part of a California Energy Commission program administered by dcbel.

This program makes it easier for homes to reduce everyday charging costs and avoid expensive time-of-use rates. Participants can support a more reliable power supply—and get rewarded for it.

Own the brightest home on the block

Smart charging, smart home

Fast charging -
and space for two

dcbel’s Pure DC technology, compatible with all EVs, unlocks charging speeds of up to a mile per minute. 

Ara is also equipped with Dual Charging so you can charge two EVs at once.

Ready for solar + storage

Is dcbel Ara futureproof? Absolutely. 

When you're ready to go solar, you've already got your inverter. Connect your panels directly to dcbel Ara to power your home and charge your EV with free energy from the sun.

Want backup power that never takes a break? You can add a home battery to your system as well – no additional equipment necessary.  

We’ve got you covered

With 24/7 support and proactive customer care, you'll have peace of mind—every step of the way.

Ready to get started?

Questions? Connect with us.

Get the most out of your Polestar

Help protect your home from blackouts

Power’s out? Not for you.

Harness your Polestar 3's 111 kWh battery to power your home during an outage for up to 2.5 consecutive days, or up to 10 days with rationing².

Verify your home’s eligibility through dcbel’s reservation portal

Reserve your dcbel Ara and secure your spot on the waitlist

You will be connected with a local recommended installer

Install your system and reap the rewards of smart home energy

Receive up to $13,800 in rebates and incentives to offset key costs

Installation costs
Up to $2,000 rebate

Interconnection costs

Ownership of a bidirectional EV
Up to $2,500 rebate

Receive up to $13,800 in rebates and incentives to offset key costs

Ara Home Energy Station
Up to $8,100 rebate

Installation costs
Up to $2,000 rebate

Interconnection costs
Up to $200 rebate

Enrolment in a dynamic rate utility program
$1,000 incentive

Ara’s awareness of the world outside your door puts it in a class of its own.

The more it learns, the more you might earn — no need for manual charge scheduling as it picks up on your weekly driving habits and your utility’s pricing structures to make the best decisions.

¹ Based on a modeled scenario for a PG&E customer on the EV2-A rate plan. Assumptions include a 2,400 sq. ft. home with average monthly energy consumption of 1,275 kWh, and daily EV discharging at 7.6 kW for 2 hours (approximately 288 kWh/month). Seasonal electricity rates used: $0.31/kWh in winter and $0.18/kWh in summer. Actual savings may vary depending on utility rates, energy usage, EV battery capacity, and user behavior. This estimate is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee savings.

² Based on 30 kWh use per day using the Polestar 3. Rationing power assumes 10 kWh use per day. Your results may vary based on energy usage.

³ Terms and Conditions apply. Earning incentives depends on eligibility, enrollment and participation in available programs. This rebate offer is available for a limited time and is administered on a first-come, first-served basis. The rebate amount may vary and is subject to change based on availability. Eligibility for rebates is determined based on customer qualification criteria. Rebates are issued in phases as program requirements are met.

⁴ Warranty terms and conditions available here.

¹ Based on a modeled scenario for a PG&E customer on the EV2-A rate plan. Assumptions include a 2,400 sq. ft. home with average monthly energy consumption of 1,275 kWh, and daily EV discharging at 7.6 kW for 2 hours (approximately 288 kWh/month). Seasonal electricity rates used: $0.31/kWh in winter and $0.18/kWh in summer. Actual savings may vary depending on utility rates, energy usage, EV battery capacity, and user behavior. This estimate is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee savings.

² Based on 30 kWh use per day using the Polestar 3. Rationing power assumes 10 kWh use per day. Your results may vary based on energy usage.

³ Terms and Conditions apply. Earning incentives depends on eligibility, enrollment and participation in available programs. This rebate offer is available for a limited time and is administered on a first-come, first-served basis. The rebate amount may vary and is subject to change based on availability. Eligibility for rebates is determined based on customer qualification criteria. Rebates are issued in phases as program requirements are met.

⁴ Warranty terms and conditions available here

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Peak shaving for peak savings

Recharging your EV at less costly hours is smart. Using that energy to power your home when grid prices peak? That’s the power of a Home Energy Station.

Imagine using EV energy to cook dinner or do the laundry – you could save up to $1,300 per year¹.