Tesla has launched Powerwall Direct, a brand new program that can permit these within the residential battery storage system to get their fingers on one with out ordering a full photo voltaic array.
Tesla formally launched Powerwall Direct on Friday night, Teslarati noticed on its web site.
“Order Powerwall and Tesla will ship it on to your property. Join with a Tesla Licensed Installer previous to supply,” Tesla wrote on its web site.
Tesla stopped permitting prospects to purchase Powerwall separate from its Photo voltaic Panels or Photo voltaic Roof in April 2021, as CEO Elon Musk introduced that it will solely be bought as an built-in product.
“Beginning subsequent week Tesla Photo voltaic Panels & Photo voltaic Roof will solely be bought as an built-in product *with* Tesla Powerwall battery,” Musk mentioned on April 21, 2021.
Musk later revealed that Powerwalls had been in brief provide, however in September 2022, he hinted that they is likely to be out there to order as a stand-alone product by the tip of the yr.
For now, provide is simply too low, however ordering a Powerwall by itself ought to be doable finish of yr
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 6, 2022
That didn’t occur, however Tesla didn’t miss it by a lot. Earlier than the tip of Q1 2023, Tesla has formally launched Powerwall Direct.
Tesla additionally up to date its “Learn how to Order Powerwall” web page on its web site. Simply someday in the past on March 9, Tesla acknowledged prospects might “Order a Powerwall together with your photo voltaic system,” and it might then be put in by a Tesla Licensed Installer.
Now, the web page displays the choice to purchase the Powerwall by itself:
“Order Powerwall on-line and Tesla will ship Powerwall and the supporting tools on to your set up tackle. You possibly can have Powerwall put in by a Tesla Licensed Installer.
Notice: In case you choose to have Powerwall shipped to your property, we advocate reaching out to a Licensed Installer for a quote and an evaluation of your design and set up previous to putting an order.”
Powerwall presents backup safety for outages in a residential setting and helps preserve the lights and energy on after blackouts happen from storms.
Powerwalls begin at $9,200 for one unit, $17,200 for 2, and $25,200 for 3. Costs are earlier than taxes and incentives.
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