Powering Devices with the Charge Port

To power devices from your vehicle's charge port, you can use the Gen 3 Mobile Connector and the Tesla Outlet Adapter. This adapter isn't available for Cybertruck Long Range. Tesla Outlet Adapter is only compatible with Gen 3 Mobile Connector.

You can purchase the Tesla Outlet Adapter online at the Tesla Shop, if available in your market region. For more information about using the Gen 3 Mobile Connector and Tesla Outlet Adapter, including troubleshooting information, see the Gen 3 Mobile Connector Owner's Manual at Charging & Adapter Product Guides.

The Gen 3 Mobile Connector and 5-20 Tesla Outlet Adapter are an alternative to the cargo bed outlets in your vehicle. You can also power multiple devices at once using both the charge port and the cargo bed or cabin outlets. For more information about maximum draw and limitations, see Specifications.

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Note
Leaving a device plugged in depletes the high voltage Battery. You can adjust the discharge limit on the vehicle touchscreen or in the mobile app. When the charge level of the high voltage Battery drops below the discharge limit, power shuts off and a message is displayed on the vehicle touchscreen and in the mobile app. Leaving a device plugged in does not deplete the low voltage battery.
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CAUTION
Only the Gen 3 Mobile Connector supports Powershare functionality. Do not attempt to use the Tesla Outlet Adapter with other Tesla charging products (for example, the Gen 2 Mobile Connector).

Specifications

The 5-20 Tesla Outlet Adapter provides 20A maximum current and 2.4 kW maximum draw at 120V.

This is independent from the 120V outlets in the cabin which also provide a maximum of 20A across both cabin outlets (see Interior Power Outlets) (if equipped). It is possible to pull 20A from the cabin and 20A from the charge port at the same time. All AC power outlets combined (120V cabin, 120V cargo bed, and the 240V cargo bed outlet) are limited to a combined maximum of 40A. If multiple devices are plugged in and drawing power at the same time, power to each device may be reduced or interrupted.

Plugging in

To use the Tesla Outlet Adapter:
  1. Ensure that the plug of the device you are planning to power matches the Tesla Outlet Adapter.
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    Ensure that your device does not exceed the maximum draw of the Tesla Outlet Adapter..
  2. Attach the Tesla Outlet Adapter to the Mobile Connector by lining up the adapter with the controller of the Mobile Connector and pushing it into the socket until it snaps into place.
  3. Open the charge port door by lightly pressing on it, or using the vehicle touchscreen or mobile app while the vehicle is unlocked and in Park.
  4. Plug the Mobile Connector handle into your vehicle's charge port.
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    Note
    After you connect the Mobile Connector, the vehicle checks for and runs any necessary software updates for the adapter. During the update, the touchscreen displays a message that an update is taking place and that powersharing may commence after the update is complete. Mobile notifications are also sent out when the update starts and when it finishes. If the update fails, you receive a mobile notification to disconnect and reconnect the adapter to retry.
  5. Plug your device into the Tesla Outlet Adapter.
You can start and stop Powershare from the vehicle touchscreen or the mobile app. When the Gen 3 Mobile Connector is actively providing power to a device, the status lights stream green away from the vehicle.
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Powershare will not start if the high-voltage Battery has less than 5% remaining energy.

If there is an issue while the Tesla Outlet Adapter is providing power, watch the status lights and refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Mobile Connector product manual. In addition, check for alerts on the vehicle touchscreen and in the Tesla mobile app.

Unplugging

  1. Unplug your device from the Tesla Outlet Adapter.
  2. With the vehicle unlocked, press and hold the button on the Mobile Connector handle, wait for the charge port indicator light to turn white, and then pull the Mobile Connector out of the charge port.
  3. The charge port door automatically closes after you remove the charge cable from a Tesla vehicle.

Warnings and Cautions

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Warning
Do not connect a power source (such as a solar panel or external battery) to the Tesla Outlet Adapter.
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As with any power outlet, do not leave children unattended near the Tesla Outlet Adapter.
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Ensure that the Gen 3 Mobile Connector is unplugged from the vehicle and stored safely when not in use. Do not leave the Gen 3 Mobile Connector with Tesla Outlet Adapter plugged in to the vehicle when not in use.
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Warning
If precipitation falls during charging, do not allow water to run along the length of charge cable, causing the electrical outlet or charging port to become wet.