The Tesla Cybertruck is now authorized to export AC power to California’s grid as part of PG&E’s residential V2X pilot, marking the state’s first approval of an AC-based vehicle-to-grid configuration for home use.
- Cybertruck cleared to sell power in PG&E residential V2X pilot
- Up to $4,500 in incentives for equipment and installation
- First California approval for AC-based residential V2G; simpler than DC setups
What happened
PG&E and Tesla announced that the Cybertruck has been approved to export electricity to the grid through PG&E’s residential Vehicle‑to‑Everything (V2X) pilot. Eligible homeowners can get up to $4,500 toward the equipment and installation needed to enable the truck to sell power back to the utility.
Why it matters
This is the first time California regulators have signed off on an AC-based residential V2G setup in the pilot, lowering technical complexity and cost compared with DC-based alternatives. That could reduce barriers for homeowners who want to participate in grid services using a vehicle battery.
By broadening the types of eligible systems, the pilot may increase participation and provide data on how AC V2G performs in real‑world residential settings, informing future utility programs and standards.
What to watch next
Track the pilot’s deployment and customer uptake: how many Cybertruck owners enroll, the pace of installations funded by the incentives, and any operational data PG&E or Tesla release on exports and grid impacts.