Great information about PowerShare installation companies, pricing & configurations

[SkyyNet]

I've been very curious about the details around the Powershare. Who will install it, how much it will be, what it will entail, etc. I've been searching the internet for the past few weeks and finally think I have some good information to share. I've listed out the info below to make it easier to read. Let me know if you have any questions.

POWERSHARE INSTALLERS
1. Smart Charge America
2. Gulfstar Electric (Only Florida?)
3. Connected Technology (North California)
4. Solar Smart Living (West Texas)

1. There are several companies quoting the PowerShare with 3V Gateway. The main company I found is called Smart Charge America. *Watch the video at the end of this post from Smart Charge America with more details on the 3V Powershare install for Cybertruck*

2. Sounds like there will be two options: 1. Whole home backup. In this case the 3V Gateway will go between your meter and your home panel and will power the entire home. They can exclude very large loads that the truck may not be able to power. 2. Partial Home Backup. This one is a little less clear on how the install will work. I think you have to option of installing it between the meter and main panel and then using the included circuit breaker spots in the Gateway to chose what to power OR or you might be able to power an existing subpanel with your backup loads already in it. I asked for clarification from Smart Charge America and I'm waiting to hear back.

3. Seems like installation can run anywhere between $2,000 - $6,000 on average depending on where your panel is, where the charger will be and other factors. This makes sense since Cyberbeast owners are getting a $4,000 credit which would be the average install cost.

4. *UPDATE* Per a recent email received from Tesla, the Powershare home backup software/firmware will not be available until June. So, you may be able to get everything installed, but you can't use it as a home backup until June when an updated software/firmware is pushed.

This information is as accurate as possible, but I'm not sure that all of it is 100% accurate. It's information I have found in several different sources and thought I'd share so some people have more information on this system and what to expect.

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[cgladue]

No thanks, ill just backfeed my panel with the 240 outlet in the bed of the truck

 

[SkyyNet]

No thanks, ill just backfeed my panel with the 240 outlet in the bed of the truck

Yeah, I’m thinking about doing that too. I think it will depend on my install cost

 

[cgladue]

its bullshit that i wont get the wallconnector if i dont pay for this install, but it dosnt offer anything beneficial that a gas generator interlock does not other then 2,000 watts more available power and maybe a slightly more effortless process, but not worth several thousand dollars.

 

[SkyyNet]

its bullshit that i wont get the wallconnector if i dont pay for this install, but it dosnt offer anything beneficial that a gas generator interlock does not other then 2,000 watts more available power and maybe a slightly more effortless process, but not worth several thousand dollars.

I agree with you. That is why I’m going to make sure my house is setup for the easiest and cheapest install possible. If the gateway can be installed next to your panel and the charger next to that it really shouldn’t be too expensive…… hopefully

 

[cgladue]

Unfortunately, my garage is on the opposite side of the house as my meter, i do have a 100 amp sub panel in the garage, but it sounds like the gateway has to go near the service entrance and the meter so im screwed on it being cheap to install i think. we will see

 

[stevegshi]

No thanks, ill just backfeed my panel with the 240 outlet in the bed of the truck

Make sure you do it in the safe way with proper interlock device so you don’t put utility linemen in danger.

 

[cgladue]

Make sure you do it in the safe way with proper interlock device so you don’t put utility linemen in danger.

already have it installed for my gas generator so yep

 

[Outdoors]

Yeah for the rare times that I think I would use the reverse to power home..... I can just use the slot for where the wind generator goes on my inverter. A manual process sure like others ^. I already have two other sources of power that can switch auto while being completely off grid. I guess one more isn't bad.

My hope is to delay, delay.

 

[MynameisKhan]

Some owners might have Powerwalls at home that already include a backup switch (equivalent to Gateway) - does this mean they won't get the Gateway hardware that they are supposed to get with the FS?!

 

[GEAUXHOOKEM]

I’m wondering the same thing. I have a Cyberbeast on order (12/8 initial FS wave), but was about to pull the trigger on 2 PW3 units. I won’t need the gateway included with the PW3s and prefer the new tech in the 3V included with the FS. I don’t want to complete my order and risk becoming ineligible for the 3V once I’m issued a VIN. Even if Tesla, verified I would still be eligible for the 3V after placing a PW3 order, I’d still like to synchronize it so that the installer Tesla chose for my install was the same one doing the PW setup.

Some owners might have Powerwalls at home that already include a backup switch (equivalent to Gateway) - does this mean they won't get the Gateway hardware that they are supposed to get with the FS?!

 

[kobratoldya]

And do we qualify for the 30% Federal tax credit the same way you can with solar or powerwall install cost?

 

[CyberJerry]

I already have a NG generator for partial house. Can PowerShare be tied to that somehow?

 

[Ward L]

Really good video, thanks for sharing. I found out four things: 1) The power backup is not instantaneous when the grid goes down; 2) It won't power solar panels to work when the grid is down; 3) A Powerwall battery will fix both of these issues; 4) Future Teslas will include similar CT hardware to power your home. I think I'm ready to get a Powerwall battery to make the power backup seamless. Tesla sure has cost me a lot of money! More than one high priced car and now a home backup system! At least their stock went up. Wish I had some of the stock.....

 

[mbrockus]

And do we qualify for the 30% Federal tax credit the same way you can with solar or powerwall install cost?

This is an excellent question. Has anyone responded?

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