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Re:RIP Cybertruck. You Were Unloved, Unwanted, and Utterly A... by pocksuppet on Friday November 06, 2026 @12:30PM (#50395445)
It's completely illegal unless your home has a "transfer switch" (manual or automatic) installed for this purpose - and if you're plugged into the generator side of a transfer switch, then you can't charge the truck, only discharge it. There are probably modules designed for solar power that allow two-way transfer safely.

On the other hand there are no tricky rules for an electric truck to have extra power outlets in it.

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Re:RIP Cybertruck. You Were Unloved, Unwanted, and Utterly A... by NathanielK on Friday November 06, 2026 @01:14PM (#50396076)
Bingo. Unsurprisingly, the ford system is basically an off the shelf solar system minus the panels and with a very tiny battery to kickstart the system.
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Re:RIP Cybertruck. You Were Unloved, Unwanted, and Utterly A... by pythonaut_16 on Friday November 06, 2026 @01:52PM (#50396641)
I'd expect a lot of people might just use extension cords and plug critical devices directly into the truck.
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Re:RIP Cybertruck. You Were Unloved, Unwanted, and Utterly A... by pocksuppet on Saturday November 07, 2026 @02:04AM (#50402322)
As you should. That's a good way to handle emergency use. Much easier and safer than rewiring your house.
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