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Tesla Powerwall 3 installations ongoing as Elon Musk shares details

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Tesla quietly launched the Powerwall 3, the third generation of its residential energy storage unit. Elon Musk confirmed the ongoing installations of Powerwall 3 units and shared some details. 

Tesla Powerwall 3 installation has started based on reports from the Tesla Motors Club (TMC). TMC member andy92782 shared that Tesla installed a Powerwall 3 at his house. The Tesla Powerwall 3 installer reportedly stated that andy92782’s installation was the third one he’d done so far, hinting the company had just started releasing its third-generation residential energy storage unit. 

Elon Musk shared that Tesla’s Powerwall 3 is optimized for easy installation and high power, so even one unit can serve as an uninterrupted power supply for residential homesMusk’s comment suggests that more Powerwall owners could just opt for a single battery for their homes.

The Powerwall 2 has a capacity of 13.5 kWh and 5 kW of continuous output. Since it only offered 5 kW of continuous output, homeowners may have needed to select the devices that would continue receiving power during a blackout. However, based on Elon Musk’s comments, the Powerwall 3 might enable homeowners to keep most—if not all—of their devices running during a blackout. 

The Powerwall 3 is approximately 43”x24”x7” in size as per the TMC member, so the new battery is more compact but thicker than the Tesla Powerwall 2. The old Tesla Powerwall model is 62.8” x 29.7” x 6.3,” as per the product’s official webpage.

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As of this writing, Tesla’s website has not been updated and still shows Powerwall 2 specs. Some have speculated that the Powerwall 3 used lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which may account for its size difference and increased capabilities. However, Tesla has not confirmed the Powerwall 3’s battery chemistry yet. 

The price of a single Tesla Powerwall currently listed on the company’s order page is $8,700 before incentives. According to Tesla, a standalone Powerwall qualifies for a 30% Investment Tax Credit regardless of its power source. The Powerwall’s 30% tax credit will be applicable from 2023 to 2032. By 2033, the Tesla Powerwall’s tax credit will drop to 26% and continue decreasing until 0% in 2035. 

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Tesla launches new feature that cold climate drivers will love

Tesla’s steering wheels are getting better with this simple yet effective software update.

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Tesla is launching another new feature in its cars, this time it will cater to those in colder climates, and those drivers will love it.

Perhaps one of the best things about Teslas is that they routinely receive over-the-air software updates that either improve the ownership experience, add features, or make their performance more robust.

Every update offers some sort of bug fix or new feature that simply makes the cars better than they were before. For example, earlier this week, we reported on a new third-party charger latch release feature that will help those with non-Tesla home charging plugs.

Tesla adds useful Model 3/Y feature home chargers will love

Now, Tesla is releasing a new improvement to its heated steering wheel system, which has been around for several years. The new feature is one that will improve its performance and have your wheel nice and toasty the next time you get in, and it is a bit chilly outside.

According to Not a Tesla App, Tesla rolled out the Heated Steering Wheel improvements with the 2024.14 software update:

“If the steering wheel heater is set to Auto, the steering wheel will now heat up based on the cabin temperature, even if the climate system is set manually.

Previously, the climate system needed to be set to Auto for the steering wheel heater to turn on automatically.”

The change impacts all five Tesla models, the release notes state.

The heated steering wheel is one of the features that Tesla has used to help cater the vehicle’s overall performance to those in colder climates.

Tesla Model 3 with heated steering wheel begins US deliveries

Just as the air-conditioned and cooling seats are beneficial during the Summer months, the heated steering wheel is incredibly beneficial to those drivers in colder parts of the globe.

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Tesla announces massive new achievement with 8 million cars produced

Tesla’s 8 millionth car comes just 8 months after it built its 7 millionth car.

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Tesla announced a massive new achievement in relation to its automotive division as it has officially built 8 million cars globally.

The 8 millionth car rolled off production lines at Gigafactory Berlin on Friday, the company announced. The car was an Ultra Red Model Y, images show:

The car comes just about eight months after Tesla built its 7 millionth car at the Fremont Factory last October, a major accomplishment considering the claims of a lack of demand from the media.

Tesla celebrates 7 million vehicles produced

Additionally, Tesla was able to achieve this major threshold with a stoppage in production at each of its four production facilities earlier this year. The manufacturing halt was attributed to a production line changeover for the new Model Y crossover.

The car has been the best-selling vehicle in the world for two consecutive years, and the company pausing production for two weeks, yet still managed to produce one million cars in eight months is impressive.

Tesla currently only produces the Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin, but the car is also manufactured at Gigafactory Shanghai, Gigafactory Texas, and the Fremont Factory.

It is the only model to be produced at all four of Tesla’s global manufacturing plants, which span across three different continents.

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump to speak with each other Friday: report

White House aides have scheduled a call between the CEO and U.S. President on Friday.

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President Donald J. Trump purchases a Tesla on the South Lawn, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)

Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s feud seems to be thawing, at least to some degree.

As per a recent Politico report, White House aides have scheduled a call between the CEO and U.S. President on Friday.

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Musk turned into a staunch critic of Trump amidst the administration’s efforts to pass the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which the CEO claimed would add trillions to the country’s deficit. Trump, for his part, claimed that Musk turned on him due to the adverse effects of the proposed bill on his companies.

The spat between the two powerful men became so notable that Musk called for the impeachment of Trump on X. He also claimed that Trump was in the Epstein list. The U.S. President, for his part, threatened to cancel billions of dollars worth of government contracts with Musk’s companies such as SpaceX.

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As per Politico, however, White House aides have stepped in to temper the tensions and broker peace between the two powerful men. When asked by the outlet about his ongoing feud with the CEO, Trump reportedly stated that “it’s okay” and that “it’s going very well, never done better.” The U.S. President also highlighted his favorability ratings, stating that his “numbers are through the roof.”

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While the CEO was very aggressive against Trump in his X posts, he did back down somewhat after some time. When hedge fund manager Bill Ackman argued that Trump and Musk should make peace for the benefit of the United States, the CEO responded with, “You’re not wrong.” Musk also walked back on his decision to decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, which is essential to NASA’s operations.

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