Overview
- Mid‑August reports from multiple outlets show Tesla added an $80 Outlet Adapter option for Model Y Premium in the U.S. and Puerto Rico that lets the car export up to 2.4 kW for appliances.
- The adapter plugs into Tesla’s Gen 3 mobile charger and the car’s NACS port to provide two 120‑volt outlets with a 20 amp combined limit and no vehicle‑to‑home support.
- Owners discovered many 2026 Model Ys display a “not compatible” message because cars with the older 48A single‑phase Power Conversion System cannot run V2L without different PCS hardware.
- Tesla’s parts catalog indicates an upgrade path with parts reported by owners at about $1,750 plus labor, prompting frustration among recent buyers who face a costly retrofit or the choice of buying external power stations.
- Tesla has made no public announcement, the feature is not yet listed for Canada or Europe, and the staggered rollout leaves Tesla behind some rivals that offer built‑in, higher‑output V2L capability.