Some people and businesses seeking to use solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles find they can’t because utility equipment needs an upgrade.
The order, which is expected to be delivered by the end of next year, is a sign of the growing momentum in the shift toward electric cars.
With an aggressive push for electric vehicles and a coming I.P.O., the century-old Swedish carmaker is positioning itself for the future.
A Harris County sheriff’s constable said in April that evidence at the scene of the accident suggested that no one was driving the car when it crashed.
The automaker also reported a big jump in revenue, to $13.8 billion from $8.8 billion a year ago, as sales of the Model Y continue to rise.
In an effort to recapture momentum, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a host of measures, including plans for a big expansion of electric vehicles, more offshore wind power and greater use of hydrogen.
The company known for making iPhones presented three electric vehicles that can serve as a basis for working with car companies.
Amid a shortage of new cars, many buyers have been forced to kick the tires of overlooked models and brands.
In a letter, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminded Tesla that federal law requires automakers to initiate recalls if they find defects that pose a safety risk.
General Motors has recalled 141,000 Bolts to replace battery packs that can catch on fire because of manufacturing defects.