Do you mind sharing the instructions or a link to the instructions? Thanks, Barry Oppenheim
On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 12:56 PM (-Phil-) via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > I recently figured out a safe way to export power from any Tesla's charge > port. I got HV DC power export working from the port at around 6kW, which > could then be fed into an inverter for AC power. > > However, Tesla still instantly voids your warranty if you do this. I have > a salvage Tesla, so it doesn't matter to me, but it really dashes any hope > of offering a product. > > Tesla has always had this clause to void your warranty if "Using the > vehicle as a stationary power source". (See: > > https://digitalassets.tesla.com/tesla-contents/image/upload/tesla-new-vehicle-limited-warranty-en-us.pdf > ) > > I decided to see if they modified the warranty for the Cybertruck, since it > has the AC power export feature built-in, and here's what they changed that > clause to: (only for Cybertruck) "Using the vehicle as a permanent, > stationary or long-term power source or backup". So Technically any > "stationary" use still voids it! They also don't bother to define what > "long-term" is. (See: > > https://digitalassets.tesla.com/tesla-contents/image/upload/tesla-cybertruck-new-vehicle-limited-warranty-en-us.pdf > ) > > I'm not a lawyer, but I don't think they can void your warranty unless they > can prove your actions did the damage you are claiming under warranty > coverage. (Per the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, see: > > https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/statutes/magnuson-moss-warranty-federal-trade-commission-improvements-act > ) > Though that probably means they tell you to kick rocks and you have to > hire an attorney to fight them. I'd be interested in opinions from any > Attorneys on the list? > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20240628/e3cf1c06/attachment.htm > > > _______________________________________________ > Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org > No other addresses in TO and CC fields > HELP: http://www.evdl.org/help/ > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20240628/e376d9be/attachment.htm> _______________________________________________ Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org No other addresses in TO and CC fields HELP: http://www.evdl.org/help/
