Tesla Model Y V2L Launch Covers All Premium Trims; Older Builds Need $1,750 Upgrade

Tesla expanded Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) on Aug. 14 by enabling its $80 Outlet Adapter across all U.S. Model Y Premium trims, for both Rear-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive versions, via the online configurator. The change delivered bidirectional 120V AC power through the Gen 3 Mobile Connector, rated at 20 amps for up to 2.4 kilowatts continuous output. But it also exposed a hardware divide: Model Ys built before Tesla switched to a new Power Conversion System in late 2025 can’t use the adapter without a retrofit. Tesla’s service procedure, published Aug. 16, involves replacing PCS1 with the newer PCS2 Lite; the parts cost is $1,750 before labor, and Tesla hasn’t confirmed total pricing.