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Everything about Tesla is seriously overpriced, including this power bank, but I bought one anyway so I could show it to you.
The Tesla power bank was $45 from Tesla, and it looks like a tiny Supercharger. Inside I believe it is a single 18650 cell rated at 3,350mAh, with built-in Lightning and micro USB cables. It is sold by Tesla, not Amazon, so the button below goes to a power bank on Amazon that also has built-in cables, including Lightning.
- Looks like a mini Tesla Supercharger, with a soft-touch finish and etched metal logo
- Built-in Lightning and micro USB cables, so nothing to forget
- Clever detachable cord for recharging the bank
- Self-contained, nicely finished design
- Expensive for a single 18650 cell
- Big form factor for the capacity
- Getting the cables out is not obvious at first
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Unboxing
It shows up via FedEx in a very Apple-like box with a velvety black finish and an inner red box. “Designed in California by Tesla Design and Styling” is printed on it, and you can guess who they are borrowing that from.
There is a lot of packaging, but it shows off the design. The power bank has soft-touch black plastic, a red band all the way around, and what feels like laser-etched sheet metal where it says Tesla.
Capacity and size
I believe it uses a single 18650 battery rated at 3,350mAh. That is a decent battery but not a big one, and the form factor is fairly large for only one cell.
It is designed to look like the Superchargers you see if you drive a Tesla.
Built-in cables
It took me a minute to figure out. There is a little door on one side, and a Lightning cable pops out. On the other side you really have to pry the top out, and there is a micro USB cable.
Plugged into my iPad Mini, it started charging right away, and a small LED glowed yellow, which I took to mean a partial charge.
About the buy link
The Tesla power bank is sold through Tesla’s own shop, not Amazon, so the button goes to a VEEKTOMX 10,000mAh power bank with built-in cables, including Lightning. It is a different product with a bigger battery, not the Tesla-designed one.
The clever charging trick
When I pulled the micro USB side out further, I found a micro USB charging port inside, and if you keep pulling, the whole cord comes out with a full-size USB plug on the other end.
So you can either charge an Android phone or headset from the micro USB cable, or pull the cord out, plug it into the bank, and charge the bank from a computer or wall block. It is a pretty clever, self-contained design, even if the price is pure Tesla.
FAQ
How big is the Tesla power bank battery?
I believe it is a single 18650 cell rated at 3,350mAh.
What cables does it have?
A built-in Lightning cable and a built-in micro USB cable. The micro USB cord also detaches to recharge the bank.
How much was it?
$45 from Tesla.
Is it on Amazon?
It is sold by Tesla, which is why the button links to a power bank on Amazon that also has built-in cables.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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