{"id":247165,"date":"2023-12-03T06:49:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T06:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=247165"},"modified":"2023-12-03T06:49:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T06:49:10","slug":"im-an-ev-owner-i-worked-out-i-could-charge-my-tesla-using-other-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/im-an-ev-owner-i-worked-out-i-could-charge-my-tesla-using-other-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I\u2019m an EV owner \u2013 I worked out I could charge my Tesla using other cars’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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An electric vehicle owner has shown TikTok users an interesting hidden feature that allows it to charge up cars produced by rival companies.<\/p>\n

The user @klwtts regularly posts short videos to his TikTok page covering the latest developments in the world of electric cars and showing some of the coolest features that can be found on the best-selling models.<\/p>\n

In one of his most popular videos, @klwtts shows how the Kia EV6 can be used as a large power bank, which he demonstrated by charging a Tesla.<\/p>\n

He explained: \u201cA lot of people say that you don\u2019t have a gas can for an electric vehicle. Well, Kia is solving that problem here. We\u2019ve got an adapter and a Tesla charger plugged in.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere we go, there\u2019s the cable all connected, and we\u2019re starting to charge. And we are now charging off the Kia.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Like a number of electric vehicles, the Kia EV6 features a Vehicle to Load (V2L) function, which allows owners to power other items from the car\u2019s battery.<\/p>\n

EV owners say that this feature allows them to use their vehicle as a source of electricity when they go on camping trips, or even when they face a power cut at home.<\/p>\n

Drivers can also earn money back on their electricity bill by putting any excess energy back into the grid.<\/p>\n

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With over 900,000 views and almost 35,000 likes, many motorists were interested in seeing one electric car being used to charge another but were left divided on if it is an inefficient way of charging.<\/p>\n

One viewer said: \u201cThat\u2019s so cool! I hope Tesla adds this feature too.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, another added: \u201cYou mean to say people are going to be breaking into other peoples cars and siphoning electricity instead of petrol?\u201d<\/p>\n