Powering Devices with the Charge Port (6-Seater Only)

If equipped, the outlet adapter lets you use your vehicle's battery as a power source. You can use the adapter to power devices directly from the charge port of Model Y.

If available in your market region, you can purchase the adapter online at the Tesla Shop. For more information about using the adapter with Model Y, see the Outlet Adapter Owner's Manual at Charging & Adapter Product Guides.

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CAUTION
Do not operate or store the adapter in temperatures outside the range of -22°F to +122°F (-30°C to +50°C).

Plugging In

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Always inspect the adapter for damage prior to each use.
  1. Open the charge port door. On the vehicle touchscreen or mobile app, the Powershare time remaining estimate is displayed and adjustments to the discharge limit can be made.
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    Note
    Powershare will not start if the high voltage Battery has less than 10% remaining energy.
  2. Plug the adapter into your vehicle's charge port and wait for the vehicle to engage the latch that holds the adapter in place.
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    Illustrations are provided to improve conceptual understanding only. Depending on vehicle configuration purchased and market region, the design may differ.
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    After you connect the adapter, the vehicle checks for and runs any necessary software updates for the adapter. During an 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.
  3. Plug your device with a compatible plug into the adapter.
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    CAUTION
    Ensure that your device does not exceed the maximum draw on the adapter.
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Note
If using the adapter with the Gen 3 Mobile Connector to charge another Tesla vehicle, the vehicle receiving power may display the alert UMC_a040 on the touchscreen. This alert does not indicate an issue with the mobile connector or either vehicle, and you can continue charging your vehicle. For more information, see UMC_a040.

When the adapter is actively providing power to a device, the status light blinks green.

Check the vehicle's touchscreen or mobile app to confirm that the Battery is powering the device.

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.
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Leaving a device plugged in depletes the high voltage Battery. Even when nothing is plugged in, the adapter draws small amount of power from the Battery whenever it's enabled. When the charge level of the high voltage Battery is very low, power shuts off and a message is displayed on the touchscreen and in the mobile app. Leaving a device plugged in does not deplete the low voltage battery.

Unplugging

To stop providing power from the vehicle:

  1. Stop the powering session using the vehicle's touchscreen or the mobile app.
  2. Unplug the device from the adapter.
  3. With the vehicle unlocked, press and hold the button on the adapter handle, wait for the charge port indicator light to turn white, and then pull the adapter out of the charge port.