Tesla has introduced the Powershare Grid Support program, enabling eligible Cybertruck owners in select Texas markets to send energy back to the grid during high-demand events and earn bill credits. The initiative, announced on social media platform X, builds on the vehicle's existing bidirectional charging capabilities. Expansion to California is planned soon.
Tesla announced the launch of its Powershare Grid Support program on February 6, 2026, allowing Cybertruck owners in specific Texas regions to participate in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality. The program permits owners to automatically discharge excess energy from their vehicles to support local utilities during grid stress events, in exchange for compensation via bill credits.
Under the initiative, dubbed Powershare Grid Support, eligible participants must reside in areas served by CenterPoint Energy or Oncor, possess a Cybertruck equipped with Powershare home backup hardware, enroll in the Tesla Electric Drive plan, and opt in through the Tesla app. The rollout is currently invitation-only as part of an early adopter phase, with events potentially occurring on short notice. Tesla advises owners to keep their vehicles plugged in at home and set personal discharge limits to manage energy needs.
This V2G capability extends the Cybertruck's existing Powershare feature, which provides up to 11.5 kW of power for home backup, including vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-home (V2H) support. As Tesla Energy stated on X, vehicle-to-grid functionality is 'coming soon,' starting in select Texas markets. Compensation will vary based on the owner's electricity plan, akin to rewards earned by Powerwall owners in virtual power plant programs.
Tesla plans to expand the program to California next, targeting utilities such as PG&E, Southern California Edison (SCE), and SDG&E. Enrollment there will occur through utility-run V2G programs integrated into the Tesla app, requiring compatible hardware and explicit opt-in. The company emphasized that participation during the early rollout will not affect vehicle warranties, positioning the Cybertruck as a distributed energy resource to enhance grid resilience amid rising demand.
