Tesla Powershare

Tesla Powershare technology unlocks your Cybertruck battery’s ability to provide power through the onboard outlets or the charge port. With Powershare, Cybertruck owners can power electronic devices, electric vehicles and their homes during a power outage using energy from their Cybertruck.

Powershare Capabilities

Power on the Go

With Powershare, you can power electronic devices or tools using power outlets built in to your Cybertruck. Cybertruck has two 120 V outlets (up to 20A) in the cabin plus two 120 V outlets (up to 20A) and one 240 V outlet (up to 40A) in the cargo bed. All outlets together can supply up to 9.6kW.

Charge Other EVs

Powershare allows you to charge other electric vehicles with up to 9.6 kW of power by plugging into the 240 V cargo bed outlet on your Cybertruck.

Home Backup

With Powershare, your Cybertruck can automatically provide backup power to your home with up to 11.5 kW of power for up to three days.¹ When paired with a solar system, you can extend your backup duration by powering your home and charging your Tesla vehicle through an outage. Powershare Home Backup can detect an outage and start providing power within one minute without noise, emissions or maintenance.

One App

Use the Tesla app to learn about your Powershare Home Backup system and walk through the required hardware. To enable Powershare, open your vehicle control settings in the Tesla app.

Getting Powershare Equipment

You can purchase Powershare equipment from the Tesla Shop.

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Required Equipment for Powershare Home Backup

For Customers Without Powerwall

For homes not equipped with Powerwall, a Universal Wall Connector and Powershare Gateway will be required to use Powershare Home Backup.²

If you are adding a Powerwall to your home, we recommend installing Powerwall first to avoid any additional hardware and installation costs later. Powerwall upgrades your home to an instant, seamless backup solution that can maximize the value of your solar system and ensure your home is prepared for severe weather events. Solar panels add the ability to generate your own electricity and further increase your independence from the grid and utility costs.

Universal Wall Connector

Universal Wall Connector enables bi-directional charging, allowing Cybertruck to either charge or power the home during an outage when plugged in.

Powershare Gateway

Powershare Gateway controls connection to the grid, automatically detects outages and provides seamless transition to backup power.

For Customers With Powerwall

If your home is equipped with Powerwall and home charging, you do not require any additional equipment. Powershare Home Backup functionality with Powerwall is expected to be available later in 2025 through an over-the-air update.

Our preferred home charging solution is the Wall Connector or the Universal Wall Connector on a 240 V circuit. The home charging system must be backed up by Powerwall to enable Home Backup.

For Customers With Solar

If your home is equipped with a solar system and you don’t already have a Powerwall, a Universal Wall Connector and Powershare Gateway are required to use Powershare Home Backup².

Note: If you are turning your main breaker off to test your Powershare Home Backup, or for any other reason, turn your solar breakers off before doing so. Failure to do so may result in damaged home loads.

Order and Installation Process

Here’s what you can expect:

You will need to purchase Powershare equipment from the Tesla Shop.
If your home is eligible and you are interested in installing a Powershare Home Backup, you can contact a Tesla Certified Installer and sign an installation agreement to have your Powershare Home Backup equipment installed. Contact a Certified Installer to request a quote or get started with Qmerit, our current national provider. Installation cost depends on the installation configuration and complexity.
Once you have signed an installation agreement with a Tesla Certified Installer, purchase your Powershare Home Backup equipment.
After receiving your Powershare Home Backup equipment, coordinate with the Certified Installer for installation. After permitting is finalized, installation typically takes one day. If required, the installer will coordinate final inspection with the local permitting department.

Note: If you ordered a Foundation Series Cybertruck, review what to expect on your order and installation process.

Frequently Asked Questions

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To be eligible for Powershare Home Backup, you must:

Take delivery of a Foundation Series vehicle

Own a single-family home or townhome compatible with Powershare Home Backup in Canada

Park on your property within 20 feet of your home or garage

Have an electric service (main) panel rating less than 225A

Have a Tesla Certified Installer in your area

Agree to the quote for installation provided by the Certified Installer
If you take delivery of a Foundation Series vehicle, but your home or living situation does not qualify for Powershare Home Backup or you decide you do not want Home Backup, you will be able to use the provided Tesla Shop voucher for a single purchase in the Tesla Shop.

If you are ineligible for Home Backup or decide to use the voucher for an alternative purchase, you will not receive a Universal Wall Connector as part of your vehicle purchase.²

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If you ordered a Foundation Series Cybertruck before February 1, 2025, here's what you can expect:

We will email you a $3,500 CAD Tesla Shop voucher² and instructions for coordinating with a Tesla Certified Installer for the installation of your Powershare Home Backup equipment. The voucher can be used for either a single purchase in the Tesla Shop, which may include various items up to the voucher value, or toward the cost of your Powershare Home Backup equipment.

If your home is eligible and you are interested in installing a Powershare Home Backup, you can contact a Tesla Certified Installer and sign an installation agreement to have your Powershare Home Backup equipment installed. Contact a Certified Installer to request a quote or get started with Qmerit, our current national provider. Installation cost depends on the installation configuration and complexity.

If your home is ineligible or you are not interested in installing Powershare Home Backup equipment, you may use the voucher for a single purchase in the Tesla Shop as an alternative.

Once you have signed an installation agreement with a Tesla Certified Installer, use the voucher provided in the Tesla Shop to purchase your Powershare Home Backup equipment.

After receiving your Powershare Home Backup equipment, coordinate with the Certified Installer for installation. After permitting is finalized, installation typically takes one day. If required, the installer will coordinate final inspection with the local permitting department.

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Installation cost depends on the installation configuration and complexity. Typically, it ranges from around $2,500 CAD to $5,500 CAD, excluding the cost of equipment. Your Certified Installer will be able to provide you a quote for the installation cost after assessing your home. You are responsible for paying the full cost of the Powershare Home Backup equipment installation. Your Home Backup offer will have an expiration date communicated to you by Tesla.
Yes. It may be possible depending on your needs. Consult with your Certified Installer about installing Powershare Home Backup as an independent system.
If your home is equipped with Powerwall and home charging, you do not require any additional equipment. All Powerwall variants are compatible with Powershare Home Backup.

Our preferred solution is the Wall Connector or the Universal Wall Connector on a 240 V circuit. The home charging system must be backed up by Powerwall to enable Home Backup.

For homes not equipped with Powerwall, a Universal Wall Connector and Powershare Gateway will be required to use Powershare Home Backup.
To use Powershare Home Backup, you need:

Cybertruck with software version 2024.14.3 or later

Wall Connector with software version 24.12.51 or later

Powershare Gateway with software version 23.44.906 or later

Tesla app version 4.32.6 or later

Powershare Home Backup functionality with Powerwall will be supported through an over-the-air update in 2025.
Powershare Home Backup can operate safely without an internet connection. The Cybertruck, Wall Connector and Powershare Gateway should be connected to the internet to receive updates to improve the system capabilities and performance, and to provide telemetry for monitoring and troubleshooting. If your Powershare System is not connected to the Internet for an extended period and Tesla is unable to provide important remote firmware upgrades, we may not be able to honor your full applicable Powershare Home Backup Limited Warranty.
Powershare Home Backup is not intended for daily use. Other Powershare features such as powering electrical devices or charging other electric vehicles can be used daily if needed.
If you have a Powerwall and you’re able to charge your vehicle during an outage, your home charging system is backed up to your Powerwall. If you are unsure, contact a Tesla Certified Installer.
If you open the Tesla app while charging your vehicle, you can see the voltage. If it’s greater than 220 V, your system is 240 V.

¹ Estimate based on 30 kWh energy use per day. Results may vary based on your actual energy use. 11.5 kW is maximum power.

² Powershare equipment requirements and related promotional offerings, including voucher amounts, are subject to change.