Tesla Expands Powershare Home Backup to Model 3 and Model Y
Some Model 3 and Model Y owners can now use their EV's battery to keep power running longer during an outage.
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Tesla is expanding its Powershare Home Backup feature to some Model 3 and Model Y owners, allowing their vehicle's battery to help keep the lights on longer during a power outage, according to The Verge.
The feature was previously limited to the Cybertruck and required owning Tesla's Powerwall 3 home battery system. With this expansion, Model 3 and Model Y owners will also be able to access the capability, though it still depends on having compatible Tesla home battery hardware.
Support for the older Powerwall 2 system is also part of the rollout, broadening the pool of households that could potentially use their EV as a backup power source. The exact eligibility requirements and rollout timeline were not fully detailed in available reporting.
The move reflects a broader push by Tesla to position its vehicles as more than just transportation, framing them as part of an integrated home energy system that can provide resilience during grid outages.
As extreme weather and grid reliability concerns continue to affect many regions, features like Powershare Home Backup could appeal to EV owners looking for added utility from vehicles they already own, provided they also invest in Tesla's home battery products.
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