Tesla starts Megapack 3 production with 28% more energy per unit

Tesla has begun production of the Megapack 3 at its new Megafactory in Brookshire, Texas, with a designed annual capacity of 50 GWh. This version delivers about 28% more energy in the same footprint as the previous Megapack, reaching 5 MWh per unit compared to 3.9 MWh in the Megapack 2 XL. The improvement is mainly due to larger 2.8-liter cells and a 78% reduction in thermal system connection points, lowering leak risks and simplifying assembly and maintenance. Additionally, the Megablock bundles up to four Megapack 3 units with integrated transformer and switchgear, speeding up installation a

• Megapack 3 offers 5 MWh, 28% more than Megapack 2 XL
• New Brookshire Megafactory produces 50 GWh annually
• 78% reduction in thermal system connection points

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