Optional Backup Generator Mode for emergencies

[ratsbew]

Tesla should introduce an optional 1500W inverter that can be used during an emergency power outage. Just have a plug in the frunk.

The Tesla app could keep you updated on how long your backup power will last based on current load.

A typical refrigerator draws about 150W which a 75kWh battery could supply for over two weeks assuming it never cycles off. Even a full load of 1500W would last over two days.

This seems like such an easy feature to add to the car that could be extremely useful in many situations.

 

[n2mb_racing]

Battery cycles are too expensive. Not likely to happen soon. But, you can hook up your own inverter to the jump posts and get emergency AC power.

 

[SSedan]

Generator takes fuel, or motion going in, you are talking just an inverter.
Lots of better solutions than draining your transportation of range.

 

[thimel]

Given the power outages going on in California right now, I would like to revive this topic. I only need 100 Watts or so to keep my refrigerator running and charge my phone. I have a 400 W inverter that converts 12 V to 120.

What is the best way to hook that up to my 2015 Model S? The jumper post under the nose cone? Will the car properly recharge its 12 V battery from the HV battery? What size fuse is used here?

 

[Electric700]

You could try to use the 12 V connector inside your car near the USB ports, activate the Keep Climate On feature and just set the temperature near the ambient temperature, with a low fan. Hopefully the 12 V port will remain active. I think the 12 V battery will be recharged as needed with that configuration. You should charge to 90% first, if possible.