New Tesla owners in the U.S. can now use their recently ordered Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to provide backup power to their homes during electrical outages, expanding the capabilities of the automaker’s Powerwall battery system. The feature allows eligible vehicles to temporarily power essential household appliances by drawing energy from their built-in batteries, offering an alternative solution for grid reliability. This integration builds on Tesla’s existing energy storage offerings, though it requires specific vehicle configurations and customer approval. The move reflects growing interest in vehicle-to-home energy solutions as renewable energy adoption rises.
In the US, new Tesla Model 3 and Model Y orders can now back up a home during outages Yahoo Autos
