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SpaceX Ramps Up Tesla Megapack Purchases in Q2 to Power Its AI Data Centers
SpaceX is using Tesla's big Megapack backup batteries to help power its Colossus AI data centers in Greater Memphis.
TL;DR
- SpaceX purchased $295 million worth of Tesla Megapacks in Q2 2026, bringing the half-year total to $329 million.
- The Megapacks are being installed to power SpaceXAI's Colossus data centers in the Greater Memphis area.
- The company also uses natural gas-burning turbines for power generation at these facilities, which have caused community complaints about emissions and noise.
- The NAACP has sued SpaceXAI over the use of these turbines without pollution controls or federal permits.
- SpaceX plans to rapidly expand its AI infrastructure, targeting 20 gigawatts of power and cooling online by the end of next year.
- Last year, SpaceX spent $506 million on Tesla Megapacks and $131 million on Tesla Cybertrucks.