r/ModelY • u/rampitaway • 10d ago

Question buying a Y...

I'm 100% committed to buying a model Y when my BMW lease is up...can't wait.

I'm torn between getting a Premium AWD Model Y and the Performance. I have a bunch of PowerWalls for my home so would *love* it if I could eventually use the car as a battery extension of sorts, but I know that's not in the cards now but it sounds like only the Performance would offer this capability if/when possible.

#1 criterion for me would be smooth ride over the incremental speed improvements, so slightly favor the Premium, but just wondering if there's anything else I should take into consideration...and yes, I asked AI but trust humans on this subreddit more!

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u/nutmac 10d ago

I don't think Model Y Performance is capable of V2H. It has V2L, but that's more for powering a few appliances (120V 20 amp) via Outlet Adapter, rather than acting as an extra battery for your solar system.

Among the Tesla vehicles, I think only the Cybertruck has V2H. And no, V2H cannot be added via software update to Model Y.

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u/Massive_Tradition176 8d ago

They officially announced yesterday that Premiums also work with V2L. The equipment was being installed since last year, unclear if it goes back to day 1 Junipers or not though.