Tesla Expands Home Backup Power Feature to Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla has expanded its Powershare Home Backup feature, allowing eligible owners of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to use their EV batteries as a backup power source for homes during outages. The feature requires Tesla’s Powerwall 3 system and is currently available only in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It was previously exclusive to the Cybertruck model. Tesla states that Premium and Performance versions of the Model 3 and Y can provide up to two days of home backup power, slightly less than what it claims for the Cybertruck’s battery. The feature is not available on older models without a required inverter upgrade or on larger Tesla vehicles like the Model S and X. While bidirectional charging isn’t new—other automakers including Kia, GM, and Nissan have offered similar capabilities—Tesla's expansion of this technology could influence consumer perception of EVs as energy storage solutions.
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