Electric vehicles

Tesla enables Model 3 and Model Y home backup through Powershare with Powerwall 3

Tesla expanded Powershare Home Backup to Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, allowing their batteries to supply power to homes during outages. The reports agree that the feature requires a Powerwall 3; one says eligibility is guaranteed only for cars ordered since October 1, while another mentions uncertainty about support for Powerwall 2 and Powerwall [incomplete source text].

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What we know

Confirmed by several sources

Reported by one source

  • Tesla announced AC bidirectional charging capabilities for new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles paired with Powerwall 3. — Solar Power World
  • Tesla only guarantees the feature on cars ordered since October 1. — Electrek
  • The report raises a question about support for Powerwall 2 and leaves the next model reference incomplete. — The Verge
  • The report says Ford and GM have been selling EVs that can provide home backup. — Electrek

Open questions

Coverage 4 publishers

  1. InsideEVs

    The Tesla Model 3 And Model Y Can Now Power Your Home In A Blackout

  2. Electrek

    Tesla Model 3 and Model Y can finally power your home

  3. The Verge

    Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y can be a backup battery for your house

  4. Solar Power World

    Tesla’s full EV lineup can now also provide home backup energy

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