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Tesla expands Powershare V2H to Model 3 and Model Y

Overview

Tesla has expanded its Powershare Home Backup feature, a Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) capability that allows electric vehicles to provide emergency power to residences during grid outages.

The feature initially launched for Cybertruck owners, integrating the vehicle’s high-voltage battery with the Powerwall 3 home energy storage system. Tesla noted that combining a Cybertruck with a Powerwall 3 could extend backup capacity by more than three days.

In October 2026, Tesla Energy expanded the Powershare functionality to include Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the United States and Puerto Rico. This expansion applies to all new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles ordered on or after October 1, 2026, though eligibility for older vehicles may vary. To utilize this service, owners require a Powerwall 3 paired with a bidirectional inverter and either a Tesla Universal Wall Connector or a Gen 3 Wall Connector.

Tesla estimates that a Model 3 or Model Y at a 90% charge can provide over two days of backup for a typical American household, assuming an average daily usage of 30 kWh. The setup is rated for a maximum continuous output of 11.52 kilowatts. While the V2H capability has been broadened, certain Powershare Grid Support features remain limited to the Cybertruck in specific markets.

Entities

Tesla · Powerwall 3 · Model 3 · Cybertruck · Tesla Energy

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Tesla enables Vehicle-to-Home power for Model 3 and Model Y

    Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y vehicles ordered after October 1, 2026, can now support Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) power backup, provided the home is equipped with a Powerwall 3 and compatible Tesla chargers.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
    Tesla expands Powershare Home Backup to Model 3 and Model Y

    Tesla has expanded its Powershare Home Backup feature to Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, allowing them to extend home power during outages when paired with a Powerwall 3.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Tesla Cybertruck launches Powershare home backup feature

    Tesla has released the Powershare feature, enabling Cybertrucks to work with Powerwall 3 to provide over three days of home backup power during grid outages.

Sources

bigpicturebigsound.com · electrek.co · entrevue.fr · ifun.de · insideevs.com · kids.pplware.sapo.pt · motor.es · pv-magazine-usa.com · tesla-mag.com · teslanorth.com · thecooldown.com

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