Tesla launches $35/month Powerwall lease bundled with retail electricity service in Texas

Tesla Energy is offering whole-home battery backup for about $35 monthly by coupling a two-Powerwall lease with its Tesla Electric retail power offering, lowering the effective cost below traditional battery-only leasing models.

First covered Aug 13, 2026 · 8:00 AM PT · 2 articles

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Coverage

4h Electrek Tesla Electric launches $35/month Powerwall whole-home backup lease — Tesla is now renting out whole-home backup for about $35 a month in Texas. The catch: you lease two Powerwalls and sign up for Tesla Electric.

6h Latitude Media Tesla’s new home energy offering comes with an affordability pitch — The company’s new approach to residential storage in Texas brings its strategy closer to that of newcomer Base Power.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-13 (#4)

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