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Wave of battery thefts hits Tesla's Gigafactory Nevada
Tesla is experiencing a series of organized thefts of Powerwall batteries at its Gigafactory in Nevada. Since December, at least 11 trailers loaded with batteries worth millions have been stolen directly from loading docks. Thieves use fake IDs and social engineering to deceive staff and steal cargo. Although Tesla can remotely disable stolen Powerwalls, rendering them unusable, criminals try to sell parts or deceive buyers. Police arrested three suspects after tracking a stolen trailer via GPS, and Tesla has tightened security checks at factory gates to prevent further incidents.
- 11 trailers with Powerwall batteries stolen since December
- One trailer with 123 Powerwalls disappeared in January
🔎 Why it matters: The Powerwall security firmware allows blocking stolen units, but vulnerabilities remain in access and logistics protocols at Gigafactory Nevada.
📈 Upside: Tesla has enhanced identity verification at factory gates to reduce thefts.
📉 Risk: Gaps in check-in protocols still enable organized cargo thefts.
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