Tesla's Shanghai Megapack Factory Goes Live: 40GWh Annual Capacity to Serve Global Markets

Tesla officially announced that its Shanghai Energy Storage Gigafactory commenced operations in Lingang（临港） on February 11, marking a significant milestone with the rollout of its first Megapack, Tesla's utility-scale energy storage system. This development signals a new phase in Tesla's China operations.

The Megapack is Tesla's ace product in its energy storage business. It's like a combination of a giant power bank and a smart energy manager. A single Megapack can store more than 3,900 kWh of electricity, equivalent to the battery capacity of 65 Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive vehicles.

The facility's construction, which began on May 23, 2024, was completed and passed inspection on December 26 of the same year - setting a new "Tesla speed" record with just seven months from groundbreaking to completion. Mass production is scheduled to begin in early 2025.

source: Tesla

The Shanghai Energy Storage Gigafactory spans approximately 200,000 square meters and is designed to produce 10,000 Megapack commercial energy storage units annually, with a total storage capacity of nearly 40GWh for global markets. The Megapack system offers robust energy storage capabilities, providing grid stability and blackout prevention without requiring natural gas peaker plants.