Tesla begins Megapack 3 production at new 50 GWh Texas Megafactory

Tesla has started producing the Megapack 3 at its new facility in Brookshire, Texas, with a designed annual capacity of 50 GWh dedicated exclusively to this model. The $200 million factory took 16 months to build and will employ 1,500 workers by 2028. The Megapack 3 features technical improvements such as a thermal system with 78% fewer connections, reducing leak risks and maintenance, along with a 23% shorter installation time and up to 40% lower construction costs. Tesla sources 2.8-liter large-format LFP cells locally and from Asia, with CATL remaining a key partner.

• Texas Megafactory with 50 GWh annual capacity for Megapack 3
• Megapack 3 reduces thermal connections by 78% and installation time by 23%

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