Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y can be a backup battery for your house
Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI.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. So far, the feature is also only mentioned as available in the US and Puerto Rico, but not Canada, and not for the larger Model S or Model X.
- ▪Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI.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 Powersha
- ▪It was previously only available on the Cybertruck, and also requires owning Tesla’s Powerwall 3.
- ▪So far, the feature is also only mentioned as available in the US and Puerto Rico, but not Canada, and not for the larger Model S or Model X.
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TransportationCloseTransportationPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TransportationNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsElectric CarsCloseElectric CarsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Electric CarsTesla’s Model 3 and Model Y can be a backup battery for your houseYou can get up to a couple of days of power with the Model 3 or Model Y if you also have Tesla’s Powerwall 3. You can get up to a couple of days of power with the Model 3 or Model Y if you also have Tesla’s Powerwall 3.
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