Tesla announced on Friday that the Cybertruck will gain vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in select Texas and California, allowing the model to send power back to the grid during high-demand events and earn bill credits for owners.
The feature, called “Powershare Grid Support,” is launching first through an invitation-only early adopter program before expanding to all eligible customers. California availability is listed as “coming soon.”
“Powershare Grid Support allows your vehicle to send energy back to the grid during high-demand energy events,” Tesla said.
“For each event where you send energy to the grid, you’ll receive credit on your energy bill while helping your community’s energy resilience,” the company added.
Eligibility Requirements
Participants in Texas must reside in areas serviced by Centerpoint Energy or Oncor. California users will need coverage from PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E.
Customers must also own a Powershare-capable Cybertruck, have Powershare equipment installed at home, and be enrolled in Tesla’s Electric Drive plan.
Tesla noted that high-demand events will occur infrequently and sometimes on short notice.
The company recommends owners keep their vehicles plugged in when home and set lower Powershare limits to maximize the energy available for grid discharge.
For early adopter program participants, using Powershare Grid Support through Tesla Electric will not impact the Cybertruck warranty, according to the company.
Tesla said additional warranty conditions will be outlined after the early adopter program concludes.
V2G Technology
Vehicle-to-grid technology enables bidirectional power flow, allowing battery electric vehicles to act as mobile energy storage units that can both consume and supply electricity to the grid.
Tesla already offers vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging for the Cybertruck, which allows the vehicle’s battery to power a home as a backup source.
The company recently expanded V2H capability to the Model Y Performance variant launched in the US in 2025.
Select Model 3 and Model Y units from 2024 onward have demonstrated V2G capability using specific bidirectional DC chargers, though Tesla‘s website indicates the feature is currently only officially supported on the Cybertruck.
Other automakers offering V2G include Ford with the F-150 Lightning, Nissan with the Leaf, and Kia with the EV9.
Cybertruck Sales
Tesla delivered 20,237 Cybertrucks in the US last year, down 48% from 2024, according to Cox Automotive data.
The figure represents just 8% of CEO Elon Musk’s target of 250,000 annual units “probably sometime in 2025,” set when deliveries began in November 2023.
Fourth-quarter registrations fell 68% year over year to 4,140 units, marking the fifth consecutive quarterly decline.
The Cybertruck is currently available in seven markets: the US, Mexico, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea.
