Mercedes-Benz VS Tesla: The home battery
Electric car giant Tesla recently introduced a very unique pack of giant batteries that can be mounted on a wall at your home. This, in my view is a smart way for Tesla to increase revenue. One; it makes it more convenient for Tesla drivers to recharge their vehicles. Two; it is literally a way for people to make their homes more ‘smarter’. Three; it revolutionises the way electric cars can be recharged in a more effective and efficient method.
And thanks to the huge amount of interest that Tesla’s new product has attracted, competitors such as Mercedes-Benz have jumped into this new business. The Daimler group plan to launch new Mercedes-Benz electric battery packs in September of this year, however they will only be available for registrants in Germany.
Similar to Tesla’s, Mercedes’ battery packs contain cells solely based on cars. They are also designed to even the load so solar energy can be stored overnight and homes can draw from the grid during off-peak hours. Mercedes-Benz states that users can combine no more than eight packs; this makes it suitable for home and business use. There are also higher storage options for users who may require large amounts.
Tesla has faced extremely high demand for it’s Powerwalls as it is the only producer in the new battery industry. With Mercedes-Benz joining as a new competitor, demand will be distributed. If success in the market continues, we could be seeing more and more competition. Prices? Well, there’s nothing confirmed from Mercedes-Benz at the moment, but Tesla’s Powerwall battery packs are available from $3,500 (£2,257).
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