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Tesla has enabled its Powershare Home Backup feature for the Model 3 and Model Y, allowing the vehicles to act like stationary storage systems and supply battery power to a home during an outage. Previously, the Cybertruck was the only Tesla vehicle capable of bidirectional charging, an ability already offered by competitors such as Ford and GM. [1][2]
The capability comes with several limitations. Powering a home requires a Powerwall 3, and Tesla only guarantees the backup functionality for vehicles ordered since October 1. [1][2]
Tesla has turned on Powershare Home Backup for the Model 3 and Model Y, which means its two volume cars can now send power back into a house during an outage. Until today, the Cybertruck was the only Tesla that could do it. There are limits. You need a Powerwall 3, and Tesla only guarantees the feature on cars ordered since October 1. For years, Ford and GM have been selling EVs that can back up a home.
Excerpt · Electrek
Tesla is now enabling Powershare Home Backup for the Model 3 and Model Y as well. This allows these vehicles to supply power from their batteries to a home during a power outage—similar to a stationary home energy storage system. However, there are some important limitations.
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