Tesla Energy & Battery News
Tesla Energy news covering Powerwall, Megapack, and solar products. Plus battery technology breakthroughs, 4680 cell updates, and grid-scale energy storage developments.
Tesla Plans Solar Panel Gigafactory in Brookshire, Texas
Tesla is planning a new solar panel gigafactory in Brookshire, TX, co-located with its Megapack plant. Here's what we know about the site and what's at stake.
How Tesla Powerwall Heat Mode Works in Extreme Cold
Tesla Powerwall 3's Heat Mode keeps your battery performing in freezing temps. Here's exactly how it works and what owners need to know.
Tesla's Texas Lithium Refinery Is Running — Drone Footage Confirms It
New drone footage confirms Tesla's lithium refinery near Robstown, TX is fully operational. Here's what the plant does and why it matters for Tesla's supply chain.
Tesla Virtual Power Plant Expands to U.S. Virgin Islands
Tesla's VPP program is now live in the U.S. Virgin Islands via the VIBES 2.0 pilot. Here's what Powerwall owners on the islands need to know.
Panasonic Raises Battery Outlook on Tesla Market Share Recovery
Panasonic forecasts 19% US battery demand growth to 46 GWh, citing Tesla's market share recovery. Here's what the numbers reveal about Tesla's sales momentum.
Tesla Doubles 4680 Capacity at Giga Berlin With $250M Investment
Tesla is investing $250M more to expand 4680 battery production at Giga Berlin, pushing annual capacity from 8 GWh to 18 GWh. Here's what it means.
Tesla Powerwall 3 Now Available on Finance in the UK: £149/mo
Tesla UK launches 0% interest Powerwall 3 financing at £149/mo over 4 years, installation included. Here's what you need to know and how to apply.
Tesla UK Launches Renewable Energy Bundle With Solar, Powerwall 3 & Model 3
Tesla UK's new Renewable Energy Bundle pairs solar + Powerwall 3 for £199/month. Add a Model 3 and it's £494/month total. Here's what existing owners need to know.
Giga Texas Is Building Tesla's Folding Superchargers at Scale
Tesla's Giga Texas Supercharger workshop has been running for 6 months, now assembling Folding Unit V4s that cut install costs 20% and deploy 2x faster.
Tesla Semi's 25 kW ePTO Can Power Refrigerated Trailers
Tesla's Semi ePTO delivers 25 kW to run refrigerated trailers without diesel. Here's what it means for fleet electrification and the Semi's commercial case.
Is Tesla's 4680 Battery Bet Costing It Its EV Lead?
Fred Lambert argues Tesla's 4680 in-house battery strategy is hurting its competitive position. Here's what the data actually shows. Read the full analysis.
Tesla Semi Long Range Battery Specs Confirmed: 822kWh, NMCA 4680 Cells
Regulatory filings confirm the Tesla Semi Long Range packs an 822kWh battery using NMCA 4680 cells, delivering 500 miles at 82,000 lbs GCW. Here's the full picture.
