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In Pictures: Tesla software update blocks third-party home backup charging for Australian EV owners

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In Pictures: Tesla software update blocks third-party home backup charging for Australian EV owners

Woman plugging a charger into an electric vehicle at a home charging station.

Australian EV owners relying on home charging setups face new limits after Tesla's software update blocks third-party bidirectional charging.

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In Pictures: Tesla software update blocks third-party home backup charging for Australian EV owners

Woman using a wall-mounted EV charger on a brick wall.

The update reportedly disables third-party bidirectional charging within minutes, undercutting home backup plans for Tesla owners.

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In Pictures: Tesla software update blocks third-party home backup charging for Australian EV owners

Woman operating a home EV charger mounted on a brick wall in a garage.

With Tesla's Powershare unavailable for retrofits in Australia, owners are left without a viable home backup option.

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In Pictures: Tesla software update blocks third-party home backup charging for Australian EV owners

Woman charging a blue electric car at a home EV charging station.

Regulators and warranty rules are now in question as the software change limits how owners can use their vehicle's battery at home.

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In Pictures: Tesla software update blocks third-party home backup charging for Australian EV owners

Woman charging an electric car at a home station.

The restrictions highlight growing tensions between automaker software controls and owner expectations for vehicle-to-home power.

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In Pictures: Tesla software update blocks third-party home backup charging for Australian EV owners

Blue electric vehicle charging at a wall-mounted home unit.

Tesla owners who invested in third-party bidirectional hardware say the update leaves their home backup setups unusable.

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In Pictures: Tesla software update blocks third-party home backup charging for Australian EV owners

Woman using a home charging station to charge her electric car.

Industry observers say the case raises broader questions about software lockouts and consumer rights in the EV market.

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In Pictures: Tesla software update blocks third-party home backup charging for Australian EV owners

Wooden EV home charger installed on a brick wall.

Home charging hardware remains unaffected for standard charging, but bidirectional capability is reportedly being cut off.

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In Pictures: Tesla software update blocks third-party home backup charging for Australian EV owners

Woman connecting an electric vehicle to an outdoor home charging station.

Australian owners are calling for clarity on warranty and regulatory rules as Tesla's update reshapes home energy use.

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