Tesla Officially Launches Vehicle-to-Home Feature for Cybertruck

Three years after Tesla promoted the Cybertruck’s ability to run a whole home via its charging port, the option has now officially been launched. Tesla announced on an official X account that the electric truck can feed electricity to a residence during a power loss using a Powerwall system. Referred to in the sector as Vehicle-to-Home, the feature generated much discussion when the initial production Cybertrucks were delivered. The company now markets the function as Powershare Home Backup today.

Some Tesla owners have received emails requesting they fill out a survey before their systems can use the new feature. To activate Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), a Powerwall 3 and Tesla’s Wall Connector must be installed. Tesla claims adding a Cybertruck can extend backup power by over three days, equivalent to nine extra Powerwalls. Both the Powerwall 3 and Cybertruck can export up to 11.5 kilowatts of alternating current.

Currently, only the Powerwall 3 is compatible, but Tesla announced on the Cybertruck X account that support for Powerwall 2 and Powerwall+ will be available by year-end. Wes Morrill, Cybertruck’s lead engineer, described the feature as a new way to merge two energy sources into a single grid using the same charging connector. He noted significant improvements to the truck since initial deliveries.

Tesla pushed a software update in 2024 that enabled the Cybertruck to power a house through a Powershare Gateway and Universal Wall Connector. The difference now is that the Powershare Gateway has no battery of its own, so it relies exclusively on the Cybertruck’s pack for backup. General Motors has offered similar V2H solutions across its new-generation EVs, with prices ranging from $5,599 for a system without a bidirectional charger or batteries to $11,897 for the all-in-one setup, installation extra. GM currently lists 11 V2H-compatible EVs, including the new Chevrolet Bolt.

The base Cybertruck model starts just above $75,000, while the V2H bundle without a battery costs $1,970 before installation. A Powerwall 3 kit, including installation, is $16,000. These requirements add a substantial cost to home energy resilience, potentially making it unaffordable for average homeowners already paying premium prices for Tesla vehicles.