Tesla Quietly Enables Power Export On Its Best-Selling EV
Tesla has quietly enabled vehicle-to-load on the Model Y Premium in the US and Puerto Rico through an $80 adapter offering two 120-volt outlets and up to 2.4kW. The feature is still unavailable on Model Ys sold in Europe and Canada, and on every Model 3.
Tesla has started letting Model Y Premium owners take power out of the car. An $80 Outlet Adapter plugs into the mobile charger that comes with the vehicle and provides two 120-volt sockets, delivering a combined 20 amps, or up to 2.4kW.
The company has not announced it. The option simply appeared on the American configurator, covering the United States and Puerto Rico.
It has not appeared anywhere else. Model Ys sold in Europe and Canada still cannot export power at all.
The comparison that follows is not flattering. Hyundai has offered vehicle-to-load on the Ioniq 5since 2021, at up to 3.6kW, with...
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