Tesla has launched trial production at its new Shanghai Megafactory, dedicated to manufacturing the company’s cutting-edge energy storage batteries known as Megapacks. This marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between the United States and China to tackle global climate challenges.
The Shanghai Megafactory, Tesla’s second plant in the city, is set to ramp up to full mass production by the first quarter of 2025. With an initial annual capacity to produce 10,000 Megapacks—equivalent to approximately 40 gigawatt-hours of energy storage—the facility is poised to play a crucial role in the global push for sustainable energy solutions.
“This project underscores Tesla’s commitment to investing in China and highlights the strengthened economic ties between our countries in the new energy sector,” said Wu Qisheng, a researcher at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences.
Covering an area of about 200,000 square meters, the Megafactory represents a total investment of around 1.45 billion yuan (approximately $198.7 million). The plant’s significant scale and output capacity demonstrate Tesla’s confidence in China’s manufacturing capabilities and the country’s growing role in the global clean energy industry.
The Megapacks produced here are large-scale batteries designed to store energy from solar or wind power, making renewable energy more reliable and accessible. As the world shifts towards sustainable energy, projects like Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory are crucial in supporting this transition.
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Tesla's Shanghai energy storage Megafactory begins trial production
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