In a recent investor day presentation by Tesla‘s Senior Vice President of Powertrain and Energy Engineering, Drew Baglino, it was confirmed that future Tesla models would incorporate bi-directional charging. This revelation has sparked curiosity among Tesla enthusiasts regarding which model would be the first to receive this feature and the specific type of bi-directional charging it would offer. Interestingly, the Tesla colouring book available at their service centres contains a caption stating, “Cybertruck has enough battery power to charge a Tesla.” While this might seem trivial to kids, it raises big speculations among Tesla fans.
The production version of the Cybertruck may offer a 120V or 240V
The caption further implies the possibility of vehicle-to-vehicle charging, indicating that the Cybertruck may support charging other Teslas, but perhaps not the complete suite of vehicle-to-load (V2L), vehicle-to-home (V2H), and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities. During a recent Cars and Coffee event at the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA, Tesla’s Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen arrived in a Cybertruck, granting enthusiasts a close look at it. The bed showcased a small opening, potentially designed for a socket, as seen in a Twitter video. This suggests that the production version of the Cybertruck may offer a 120V or 240V socket, enabling users to charge external appliances or even another electric vehicle.
It is worth noting that rival electric trucks like the Ford F-150 Lightning already offer bi-directional charging capabilities. The Ford truck features Pro Power Onboard, which includes standard 120V outlets and an optional 240V socket, offering a charging rate of up to 9.6 kilowatts. Last year, a user even demonstrated the Lightning’s capabilities by fully charging a stranded Mini Cooper SE while still retaining over 200 miles of remaining range.
With regards to the Cybertruck’s battery size, Tesla’s Master Plan Part 3 suggests a capacity of 100 kilowatt-hours. However, some question whether this would be sufficient for a heavy-duty truck. Competitors such as the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning offer battery packs of 130 kWh or more, raising the possibility of an even larger battery capacity for the Cybertruck. In 2021, CEO Elon Musk responded positively to a Twitter user’s query about whether the Cybertruck’s battery could power their home, further fueling speculation about the truck’s bi-directional charging capabilities.
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