Tesla has provided V2L for the Model Y Premium in the US. For $80, it turns the car into a 2.4 kW power outlet.
Tesla has enabled the V2L feature for the Model Y Premium in the US and added a socket adapter to its lineup for $80. The accessory provides up to 2.4 kW at 120 V and 20 A, but it requires a Gen 3 Mobile Connector power adapter.
For users, this is simple: the car’s battery can power heaters, power tools, camping equipment, or fans. However, this is currently available only in the US, with no confirmation yet regarding availability in Europe.
What Exactly Does the Model Y Have?
The new adapter is already available in Tesla’s US configuration tool and can be added when ordering a car. According to the description, the feature is included in all versions of the Model Y Premium, though Tesla has not specified since which production date the cars have this capability.
That’s where the star appears. Since there’s no note like “for models produced from,” it can be assumed that it doesn’t refer only to the latest Juniper model. But for now, this remains an assumption rather than a definite confirmation.
The adapter itself has typically American specifications: 120 V, 20 A, up to 2.4 kW. This is sufficient for many home and outdoor applications, but let’s not treat it as a home power generator. Kettles, space heaters, or more powerful tools can already approach this limit.
A cheap add-on, but with limitations
The price of the accessory is $80, so it doesn’t sound bad for a Tesla. The problem is that a Gen 3 Mobile Connector is also required, so for some drivers the actual cost of getting it will be higher.
The second issue is the socket standard itself. We’re talking about a solution for the U.S. market, so from an European perspective, it’s not yet a ready-to-use “plug and play” product. If Tesla introduces V2L here, a different adapter and output specifications will be required.
So far, the company hasn’t said whether this feature will come to Europe or if it will be available for older Model Y units outside the U.S. There’s also no information regarding the Model 3, Model S, or Model X. In short, Tesla has taken a move that many were waiting for, but it did it in its typical Tesla way—first quietly, then requiring details to be gathered from the configurator and user experiences.
In practice, what’s most interesting isn’t just the 2.4 kW output itself, but the fact that Tesla is finally unlocking a feature that competitors have had for a long time. The question is when and under what conditions drivers in Europe will be able to use it.
UPDATE 14.08.2026 21:55
The Teslarati editor wrote that if you own a Tesla purchased before Tesla split it into Premium and non-Premium trims, the adapter likely won’t work. It’s not compatible with his Juniper model bought in August 2025.
It seems that if you bought your Model Y before Tesla changed the trim levels to “Premium” and non-Premium, the Outlet Adapter won’t function with your vehicle.
It is not compatible with my 2026 Model Y Long Range AWD. I received it on 8/31/2025. https://t.co/f0x76tF5TF pic.twitter.com/A95SIrh2oc
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) August 14, 2026
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