Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y can be a backup battery for your house
Summarized by News Era from reporting by theverge.com. How we work
What Happened?
Some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners can use their EV battery to keep the lights on longer during a power outage, now that Tesla's expanding the Powershare Home Backup feature. It was previously only available on the Cybertruck, and also requires owning Tesla's Powerwall 3. However, support for the Powerwall 2 and Powerwall Plus is "coming soon." Tesla's EVs aren't the first or only ones with bidirectional charging; companies like Kia and GM also offer vehicle-to-home power on their vehicles, while Nissan's Leaf offered power-to-grid charging years ago.
Key Takeaways
- 1Tesla is expanding its Powershare Home Backup feature to include some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
- 2This feature allows owners to use their EV battery as a backup power source for their home during outages.
- 3The system requires a Tesla Powerwall 3, with support for Powerwall 2 and Powerwall Plus coming soon.
Summary written with AI from the story's source text.
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