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Tesla enables home energy use with V2H feature

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Tesla enables home energy use with V2H feature
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Tesla has launched a vehicle-to-home feature allowing cars to power homes. The feature is available on current models and uses bidirectional charging technology.

Why it matters

This expands Tesla's utility beyond transportation, offering energy flexibility for owners.

V2H functionality details

The feature allows bidirectional charging, enabling cars to supply power to homes during outages or high electricity cost periods.

Availability of V2H

The V2H feature is available on current Tesla models equipped with the necessary hardware.

Common questions

Can all Tesla models use V2H?

Only models with the required hardware can use the V2H feature.

How does V2H work?

V2H uses bidirectional charging to send power from the car to the home's electrical system.

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