Tesla Cybertruck can now power houses during blackouts, thanks to a recent update to Tesla’s Powershare feature. Despite the technology’s convenience claims, some owners are having problems. Powershare enables the Tesla Cybertruck to provide electricity to a home or other devices. It’s Tesla’s first vehicle to support bidirectional charging, which implies that it can transmit power to a house, another EV, or any compatible electrical system.
Tesla Cybertruck: A Game-Changer for Home Power
Bidirectional charging on the Cybertruck is a novel feature. It is a necessary backup since it can provide homes with electricity during blackouts. The truck’s battery can generate up to 11.5 kW of power through Powershare, which can power a house silently and emission-free for up to three days.
Although Powershare is part of the Cybertruck Foundation Series, many owners face problems. Tesla has finished the physical installations; however, in many cases, the technology is still not operational. The involvement of local utility companies is also necessary because the setup cannot be launched without their approval.
Tesla’s Rollout Plan for Powershare
Tesla has provided a schedule for enabling Powershare in various configurations:
- Within a week, powershare will be available for the majority of Cybertrucks.
- By year’s end, homes equipped with Backup Switch systems and solar panels will have access to the capability.
- Until 2025, Powerwall owners will have to wait.
Due to ongoing software updates and coordination with local utilities, this staggered rollout is required.
Tesla has a history of delivering hardware ahead of software. For example, the Cybertruck’s full self-driving features weren’t made available until nearly a year after the truck’s introduction. Powershare appears to be taking a similar strategy, with ready hardware but software protocols that are still catching up.
Solar Power and Powershare
The Cybertruck and other electric vehicles function best when combined with renewable energy sources. The most economical choice is solar energy, and Powershare improves the battery and solar panel synergy of the Cybertruck. When using solar electricity at home to power their EV, Tesla owners can save as much money as possible.
If you have solar in your home backup circuit, Powershare will be enabled by end of year.
— Cybertruck (@cybertruck)
With Tesla’s Powershare technology, complete energy independence may be possible. It guarantees that households remain powered during an outage, negating the need for conventional backup generators. Powershare also has the ability to charge additional EVs and power tools, which makes the Cybertruck useful for both regular use and emergency situations.
With Tesla’s Powershare technology, complete energy independence may be possible. It guarantees that households remain powered during an outage, negating the need for conventional backup generators. Powershare also has the ability to charge additional EVs and power tools, which makes the Cybertruck useful for both regular use and emergency situations.
