Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla announced on April 20 that the Tesla Cybertruck, along with the Tesla Powershare Gateway and Universal Wall Connector, have been approved for participation in PG&E’s residential Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) program. This marks the first alternating current (AC) vehicle-to-grid application approved for customers in California.
The announcement is significant as it allows PG&E customers who own a Cybertruck to use their vehicles not only for transportation but also as mobile energy assets. Customers can now install Powershare Home Backup, activate Powershare Grid Support, power their homes during outages, and sell electricity back to the grid during high-demand events.
“Electric vehicles can do more than move people—they can help power homes and support the grid,” said Jason Glickman, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Growth at PG&E. “By welcoming Tesla into our residential V2X program, we’re expanding customer choice while making California’s grid more flexible, resilient, and affordable.”
Colby Hastings, Senior Director of Tesla’s Residential Energy business, said: “Powershare Grid Support enables Tesla vehicles to strengthen our electricity system, while earning money for EV owners. Our unique integrated architecture makes vehicle-to-grid dramatically cheaper than alternatives, and PG&E’s V2X program will accelerate customer adoption.”
Participation in the V2X pilot is opt-in and event-based. During periods of high electricity demand or grid emergencies—such as those coordinated through PG&E’s Emergency Load Reduction Program—enrolled vehicles may export power to help balance supply needs while providing compensation to customers. The AC-based approach simplifies installation by using conventional residential electrical service instead of specialized direct current equipment.
California has the largest electric vehicle market in the United States with PG&E serving more EV drivers than any other utility nationwide. The addition of Cybertruck expands a growing list of approved V2X technologies already including Ford and GM models.
More information about these programs is available at www.pge.com/V2X or www.tesla.com/powershare.
