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Tesla Expands Home Backup Feature

Updated 2026-10-06 20:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Tesla is expanding its Powershare Home Backup feature, allowing some Model 3 and Model Y owners to use their EV batteries as backup power during outages. The feature was previously limited to Cybertruck owners and required a Powerwall 3.

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The Verge
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
2026-10-06 20:37 UTC
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