But in typical Tesla fashion, they are a day late and a dollar short. Ford has had this working on the F-150 Lightning since 2022. GM is promising to make every single one of its EVs bidirectional by 2026. Even Hyundai and Kia are already at the party with the Ioniq 5 and EV6. Meanwhile, Tesla has been promising this for years, only to deliver it now, on one single vehicle, via an “invitation-only” club. It feels like being invited to a party three years after it started and then being told we can only sit in one specific chair.
The integration with existing home Powerwalls has also been pushed back to mid-2026. Glaciers move faster than Tesla’s software updates… But look, I’m being a “negative Nancy.” This is a massive step forward. If we can turn every EV into a mobile power plant, we might actually survive the next “once-in-a-century” storm that seems to happen every Tuesday. It’s a brilliant use of tech, even if it comes wrapped in a body that could double as a kitchen sink. Just remember to keep it plugged in, or you’ll be walking to work while your house enjoys a nice, cold air-conditioned afternoon on your dime.
