Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y can be a backup battery for your house
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.
By Dillip Chowdary • Oct 07, 2026 • Source: The Verge
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The Verge reports: Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y can be a backup battery for your house. 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. However, support for the Powerwall 2 and…
Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y can be a backup: why it matters now
For primary quotes and complete technical detail, see The Verge's original report linked above.
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