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From the article: Tesla’s Megafactory in Shanghai is on track to begin operations in the first quarter of 2025. Construction is nearing completion and is expected to be finalized by the end of this year. This rapid construction timeline highlights Tesla’s dedication to expanding its energy storage manufacturing capabilities quickly. The Tesla factory will likely manufacture Megapack, which is the company’s energy-storage battery. The mass production of these units is expected to start next year with an initial output of 10,000 units annually, equal to around 40 GWh of energy storage. The future of renewable energy relies on large-scale energy storage. The Shanghai Megafactory, Tesla’s first energy storage facility outside the US, covers approximately 200,000 square meters. The new plant was planned following an investment of $201.76 million. Tom Zhu, Tesla’s Senior Vice President, highlighted that the Shanghai Megafactory is Tesla’s first energy storage facility outside the United States and marks another milestone investment in China over the past decade. Zhu underlined that this factory signifies Tesla’s global expansion in energy storage and underscores its pivotal role in the global energy transition. Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai, adjacent to the Shanghai Megafactory, has exceeded an annual production capacity of 950,000 pure electric vehicles, serving as a core export hub within Tesla’s global production network, reported Shanghai Metal Market. Tesla claims that its Megapack, which will be manufactured at Shanghai Megafactory, is a powerful battery that provides energy storage and support, helping to stabilize the grid and prevent outages. By strengthening Tesla’s sustainable energy infrastructure, the company claims that it can create a cleaner grid that protects our communities and the environment. Megapack stores energy for the grid reliably and safely, eliminating the need for gas peaker plants and helping to avoid outages. Each unit can store over 3.9 MWh of energy—that’s enough energy to power an average of 3,600 homes for one hour. Each Megapack unit is shipped fully assembled and ready for operation, streamlining installation and minimizing complexity. The systems require minimal maintenance and come with warranties of up to 20 years, according to Tesla. Megapack delivers more power and reliability at a lower cost over its lifetime. Each battery module is paired with its own inverter for improved efficiency and increased safety. With over-the-air software updates, Megapack gets better over time, according to the company.
Pooh bear owns Elon and it’s a sad day for global politics as a result
Won’t the new US tariffs hit this too?
Only if they import from this factory. Tesla will likely keep that plant to produce for China friendly markets and keep the USA plants to produce for USA friendly markets.
No, Teslas are the most American car. They'll be the least affected in the industry.
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Ahh that makes sense
To distinct them from losers who still try to come up with new ICE cars while the biggest market (China) already declared the end of this outdated technology.
While they are the most American car made currently (when made in Giga Nevada, Giga Texas, or the Fremont factory), Giga Shanghai has 0 export to the US market, as it was made to handle the Asian markets, largest being China. But yes, they’ll be the best suited to weather the incoming tariff storm.
Eh, Elon’s not worth buying, just giving IP’s to BYD is just much easier.
that has nothing to do with this article
I guess because people say BYD make more electric cars - but that's only true when you count their hybrid cars (for now at least).
That's why I was responding to someone and not the article....
China gonna push Tesla out of the Chinese EV market and they’ll be forced to sell their shiny factories to BYD
This isn’t about cars at all.
Tariffs wouldn't only apply to cars, batteries as well
total baloney
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