Energy storage super factory settled

Where is Tesla's Energy Storage Super Factory located?

Situated in Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area, the plant marks Tesla's inaugural venture into an energy storage super factory project outside the United States, showcasing the company's rapid advancements in the energy storage sector.

How much energy does a Megapack store?

The U.S. company already has a factory for its Megapacks in California, U.S., which has an annual capacity of 10,000 units. Each Megapack unit can store over 3.9 megawatt-hours of energy, sufficient to power approximately 3,600 households for one hour.

How many megapacks can a battery factory make a year?

The factory, which was announced in April last year, aims to begin production in the first quarter of 2025. It will be able to make 10,000 Megapacks — very large batteries used to store huge amounts of electricity — each year, according to a statement by Lingang Group, the government-owned developer of the area housing the plant.

Where is the first Tesla battery plant outside the US?

The $200 million plant in Shanghai’s Lingang pilot free trade zone will be the first Tesla battery plant outside the United States. Tesla opened an EV plant in Shanghai in 2019 that assembles cars for China, Europe and other overseas markets. It is the No. 2 seller in the booming Chinese market for electric vehicles.

How long did it take Tesla to build a factory?

That facility was built within 10 months, at 65% of the cost of the Model 3 production plant in the United States. Within a few years, it became the biggest EV production plant on the planet. The Shanghai facility is Tesla’s main export hub, supplying vehicles to most markets outside of North America.

Is Tesla a leader in energy storage?

Since 2015, Tesla has strategically positioned itself in the energy storage industry, witnessing rapid growth and rivaling its electric vehicle sector. Its energy storage products are operating in over 65 countries and regions globally, with total deployment exceeding 10 gigawatt-hours.