Tesla Clears Powerwall 3 Waitlist Nationwide as Gigafactory Nevada Scales Production

Tesla has announced that its Powerwall 3 waitlist has been fully cleared across all 50 US states, with the company now able to fulfill new orders within 4–8 weeks depending on installer availability. The milestone follows a significant ramp in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell production at Gigafactory Nevada, which Tesla expanded by 40% in late 2025. The Powerwall 3 launched in mid-2024 at $9,200 before installation and represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor: continuous power output has increased from 5 kW to 11.5 kW, enabling whole-home backup for most homes without a separate inverter, as the unit integrates a solar gateway and EV charger compatibility. Usable capacity is 13.5 kWh, unchanged from Powerwall 2. A Gateway 2 or Gateway 3 is required for islanding capability. Current installed pricing including the Gateway typically runs $14,000–$18,000 depending on region and installation complexity. After the 30% federal ITC, net cost ranges from approximately $9,800–$12,600. Tesla's certified installer network has grown to over 600 companies nationally following program reforms in 2025 that reduced exclusivity requirements. The company projects US residential battery installations of approximately 350,000 units in 2026, roughly double 2025 volume, as both supply constraints and awareness barriers have eased.