Tesla Model S cars charge their batteries at the Tesla Supercharger station. (Credit: Getty)

Tesla owners in Texas should avoid charging expensive electric vehicles to avoid collisions with the power grid.

States in the United States have a notoriously fragile power grid that deteriorates due to extremely hot or cold weather.

Like the UK, Texas is currently on the verge of heat waves, with six power plants in the state already shut down since May.

To help, Tesla sent a message to car owners to avoid charging from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The message says: Heat waves are expected to affect the Texas grid in the next few days. Network operators are advised to avoid charging during peak hours from 3 pm to 8 pm if possible to manage national demand.

Current temperatures in Texas are above 100°F, and local forecasters are forecasting heat for a few more days.

Other Tesla owners in California have received similar warnings.

Tesla not only encourages people to avoid charging their cars, but also wants Powerwall owners to help by sending electricity. return In the net.

Powerwall is a stationary home energy storage product that is Tesla’s lithium-ion rechargeable battery launched in 2015.

It stores electricity for the house, but it can also be because it sends excess energy to the grid to relieve stress.

According to Electrek, 64 Texas Powerwall owners have already signed up for a demo that acts as a virtual power plant that acts as a virtual power plant that helps power the state’s power grid.

Tesla Powerwall is a stationary home energy storage product with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (credit: Tesla)

Tesla Powerwall is a stationary home energy storage product with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (credit: Tesla)

Tesla is currently working to force Texas energy regulators to change the rules and compensate Powerwall owners by donating energy. This makes expensive products more attractive to homeowners.

Current UK Powerwall purchase and installation costs range from £8,000 to £11,000.