Tesla has officially started mass production at its Shanghai Megafactory, marking a major milestone in the company’s global energy expansion. This newly constructed facility, completed in just seven months, is Tesla’s first dedicated Megapack factory outside the United States.
The Shanghai Megafactory is set to produce 10,000 Megapacks annually, equivalent to 40 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy storage. Tesla’s other Megafactory in Lathrop, California also has a 10,000 unit production capacity per year. With Shanghai, Tesla’s global Megapack production capacity has now doubled, bringing it to 20,000 units per year.
Megapacks are large-scale battery storage units designed for utilities and commercial applications, allowing for efficient grid stabilization and renewable energy integration.
According to an announcement from Tesla Energy, the first Megapack produced at the Shanghai Megafactory will soon be shipped to Australia, one of Tesla’s key markets for energy storage. Australia has been at the forefront of large-scale battery adoption, utilizing Tesla’s Megapacks to support renewable energy projects and enhance grid reliability.
As Tesla ramps up production at this new facility, the company is expected to further expand its footprint in the energy sector. During the company’s Q4 2024 earnings call, Elon Musk announced a third Megafactory will soon be built, but he did not provide the location.
The first Megapack rolled off the production line at the Megafactory Shanghai and will soon ship to Australia@teslaenergy pic.twitter.com/ze0jXgO0B2
— Tesla Asia (@Tesla_Asia) February 11, 2025
