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Tesla is finally flipping the switch on one of the Cybertruck’s most anticipated features. Owners in Texas — and soon California — will be able to send power back to the electric grid and earn money doing it, thanks to Tesla’s new Powershare Grid Support program.
The news confirms years of speculation and owner requests around vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality. As Tesla explains, “With Powershare, your Cybertruck can support the electric grid when needed and earn you money. In participating regions, Powershare Grid Support allows your vehicle to send energy back to the grid during high-demand energy events. 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 feature is launching first in Texas, with eligibility tied to specific utilities and Tesla’s own energy plans. Cybertruck owners must live in an area serviced by CenterPoint Energy or Oncor, have a Powershare-capable vehicle, and install the required Powershare equipment at home. Participation also requires enrolling in the Tesla Electric Drive plan and opting in through the Tesla app. Once enrolled, owners can automatically contribute energy during peak demand events, which tend to be infrequent but can happen on short notice.
California support is officially listed as “coming soon.” When it launches, it will work with PG&E, Southern California Edison, and SDG&E, with enrollment handled through utility-run vehicle-to-grid programs inside the Tesla app. Like Texas, California owners will need compatible hardware and must explicitly opt in.
Tesla notes that Powershare Grid Support is currently available through an early adopter program, with broader access planned once that phase concludes. Importantly, Tesla says participating in the program will not impact Cybertruck warranties during the early rollout.
This update also comes as Tesla continues expanding bidirectional charging across its lineup. Late last year, the company delayed the long-awaited Cybertruck Powershare with Powerwall integration until around mid-2026, while recently enabling vehicle-to-load (V2L) support on the China-only three-row Model Y L.
For Cybertruck owners, V2G represents more than just a new feature — it turns the truck into a mobile energy asset. With extreme weather events stressing grids more often, Tesla is positioning Cybertruck not just as an electric pickup, but as a distributed energy resource.
