Friday, October 23, 2026 · Tesla

From Issue 80 (2026-10-23) · 15 stories in this issue

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❯ Tesla says 2027 Megapack capacity is nearly sold out as storage production ramps

Demand reaches into next yearTesla management said on its third-quarter call that nearly all 2027 Megapack capacity is sold out, production is ramping as quickly as possible, and storage margins should rise meaningfully. An InvestingLive call report, republished by SwingFish, records those comments. They describe orders and expectations, not recognized 2027 revenue.

Large batteries for the gridMegapack serves utilities, grid operators and other large customers, storing surplus electricity for later discharge. Tesla reported 13.7 GWh of storage deployments in Q3. That total includes multiple storage products and cannot all be attributed to Megapack.

Delivery converts demand into earningsOrders extending into next year improve production visibility. Revenue and profit still require manufacturing, delivery and project acceptance. In regions with growing loads such as data centers, batteries can manage peaks and add grid flexibility; continued expansion also requires sufficient generation and transmission.

▮ SIGNALVisible demand now puts the emphasis on turning booked capacity into delivered projects and cash flow.