Tesla to Build New Battery Cell Factory in Nevada with CATL Machinery

The move is part of a broader effort to bring the supply chain for LFP batteries to the U.S., with the facility expected to be operational by 2025.

Tesla plans to build a new battery cell factory in Nevada using machinery from Chinese battery maker CATL.
The new facility will produce LFP battery cells for Tesla's Megapacks, a product designed for large-scale energy storage.
The move is part of a broader effort to bring the supply chain for LFP batteries to the U.S., amid regulations curtailing dependence on foreign sources for battery materials.
Tesla will have full control of the facility and cover all costs, with CATL personnel only involved in setting up the equipment.
The facility is expected to be operational by 2025 and could account for about 20% of Tesla's battery production in the region.