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Tesla's $200k solar roof quietly vanishes from website

Tesla has removed all public mentions of its solar roof from its website, with the product's URL now redirecting to a generic solar page. The solar roof, launched almost a decade ago, was a luxury item that became very expensive, with some quotes reaching $200,000. It also faced issues like underproduction of electricity and parts warping due to heat.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 August 2026 at 20:06

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