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 Powershare Outlet Adapter (if equipped).

You can purchase the Powershare Outlet Adapter online at the Tesla Shop, if available in your market region. For more information about using the Gen 3 Mobile Connector and Powershare Outlet Adapter, including troubleshooting information, see the Gen 3 Mobile Connector Owner's Manual at https://www.tesla.com/support/charging/product-guides.

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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 Powershare Outlet Adapter with other Tesla charging products (for example, the Gen 2 Mobile Connector).

Specifications

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

Plugging in

To use the Powershare Outlet Adapter:
  1. Ensure that the plug of the device you are planning to power matches the Powershare Outlet Adapter.
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    Ensure that your device does not exceed the maximum draw of the Powershare Outlet Adapter..
  2. Attach the Powershare 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.
  5. Plug your device into the Powershare 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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Note
Powershare will not start if the high-voltage Battery has less than 5% remaining energy.

If there is an issue while the Powershare 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 Powershare 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 Powershare Outlet Adapter.
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Warning
As with any power outlet, do not leave children unattended near the Powershare Outlet Adapter.
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Warning
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 Powershare Outlet Adapter plugged in to the vehicle when not in use.
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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.