Tesla Cybertruck powers grid with new V2G program
Tesla's Powershare Grid Support lets Cybertruck owners feed energy back to the grid in Texas, earning credits. Pilot expands to California next.
Tesla is preparing to launch the first vehicle-to-grid program in the U.S. called Powershare Grid Support, where the Cybertruck will become part of the power grid. In pilot areas of Texas served by CenterPoint and Oncor, owners will be able to feed energy from the pickup's battery back into the grid during peak demand periods and receive compensation in the form of credits on their electricity bills. Participants need a Powershare kit, the Tesla Electric Drive rate plan, and activation through the app.
With its 123 kWh battery, the Cybertruck has capacity comparable to nine Powerwall units and can respond to grid peaks in milliseconds, making it far more effective than residential storage systems. These events will be infrequent and occur without advance notice, so Tesla recommends keeping the vehicle plugged in at home and setting Powershare parameters to maximize energy availability.
Texas was chosen as the test market because of its high volatility and independent ERCOT grid, creating an ideal testing ground for V2G before broader rollout. The next phase will be California, where utilities PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E are already preparing to launch similar programs.