Tesla took the promotion of solar-charged driving up a notch recently with a package that saw a Tesla Model X tow a solar tiny house with a solar system on its roof capable of charging the Model X. And, for extra good measure, the so-called “Tesla Tiny House” also had a Tesla Powerwall attached to showcase the ways in which consumers can produce their own solar-generated electricity and then store it for later use.
The Tesla Tiny House, which did a several months-long tour recently in Australia, boasts a 2 kW solar PV system with six solar panels on the roof.
The inside of the Tesla Tiny House acts as a “design studio” that allows visitors to design their own home solar power system on a screen — all the lights and electronics are powered by the sun, and everything can be controlled and monitored via a Tesla app.
Tesla described the recent Tesla Tiny House tour across Australia this way: “The tour is designed to provide a one-on-one educational experience on how to integrate Powerwall and solar to seamlessly power an entire home 24/7, allowing Australian consumers to gain control and understanding of their power use.”
According to Tesla, the house itself is made from locally and sustainably sourced lumber, and measures 20 x 7 feet (6 x 2.2 metres). It weighs two tons (4,000 pounds) and can be towed by the Model X, which has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.
