Tesla's Cybertruck just demonstrated one of the more striking real-world uses of its onboard power export system: supplying 500 watts from its cargo bed outlets to an entertainment laser capable of projecting beams up to 11 miles. The official @cybertruck account posted the clip today, and it's a useful reminder that Powershare isn't just for camping trips and jobsite tools.
The 500W draw is well within what the Cybertruck's bed outlets can handle. According to Tesla's official specs, AWD and Cyberbeast models carry two 120V outlets plus one 240V outlet in the cargo bed, with a combined continuous output ceiling of 9.6 kW across all onboard AC outlets. A laser pulling half a kilowatt barely registers against that headroom — which is exactly the point. The truck isn't straining here; it's idling.
That gap between what was demonstrated and what the system is actually capable of is worth keeping in mind. The Cybertruck can power an average U.S. home for over three days on a full charge through its Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) setup, which delivers up to 11.5 kW continuously when paired with a Powerwall and wall connector. The laser stunt is visually dramatic, but the underlying capability is far more practical than any light show.
For owners who haven't explored Powershare yet, the bed outlets are enabled through the touchscreen under Controls > Outlets & Mods, or via the Tesla mobile app. Note that the outlets stop supplying power when the truck is unoccupied — a safety measure worth knowing before you plan any unattended setups. RWD owners can also access Powershare functionality via Tesla's $80 Powershare Outlet Adapter, though output is capped at 2.4 kW through the charge port.
Demonstrations like this tend to surface creative use cases the spec sheet doesn't anticipate. What powers a professional laser rig today could just as easily run a food truck, a film set, or emergency equipment at a remote site tomorrow. The hardware is already in the bed — it's just a matter of what owners plug into it.
Marcus covers Tesla's software releases, FSD rollouts, and OTA changes. Background in automotive engineering. Based in Austin.
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