Tesla is expanding Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) to the Model 3, giving owners in China, Australia and New Zealand the ability to use their car’s battery to power everyday devices and appliances.
According to an update shared by Tesla in China, the feature has launched on Model 3 trims. While Tesla’s announcement was specific to China, Australia and New Zealand were also included in the rollout.
As with nearly all of Tesla’s hardware upgrades, the feature is expected to reach other countries later. With Canada now receiving its Model 3 vehicles from Giga Shanghai, it could arrive here soon as well.
UPDATE 7:45pm PT: V2L is also available on Model 3 in South Korea. It is also now available on all Model Y trims, whereas previously it was limited to Model Y Performance and Model Y L.
Tesla’s Vehicle-to-Load feature essentially turns the car’s battery into a large portable power source at up to 2.2 kW. Using the official Outlet Adapter, which is sold separately, owners can plug in devices including space heaters, power tools, camping equipment and fans.
There is one important catch. The feature is tied to the model year 2027 hardware, meaning owners of older Model 3s won’t be able to add V2L through a software update or retrofit. This is despite the Model 3 gaining the newer PCS2 Lite earlier this year.
The expansion follows Tesla’s gradual rollout of V2L across its lineup. The Model Y L introduced the capability in China in late 2025 before it expanded to Australia and New Zealand, while Model Y Premium vehicles gained support in the U.S. in August.
Canada remains a different story. We reported earlier this year that the Model Y Performance, despite having V2L in other markets, was not available on vehicles sold in Canada. This was even though Tesla’s Canadian Outlet Adapter listing specifically named the Model Y Performance as supported, and Tesla even allowed owners to buy the adapter thinking it would work.
Tesla has since updated the listing to remove reference to the Model Y Performance, and there has been no update from Tesla on whether it will eventually be compatible.
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