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California solar owner weighs Tesla battery lease, discovers ownership catch
Original: California solar owner eyes Tesla battery lease at $116 a month, then learns they won't own it
A California homeowner with solar panels considered leasing a Tesla home battery at $116 a month, then learned that the lease arrangement means they would never own the equipment. The case highlights a trade-off many solar households face: lower upfront costs and maintenance coverage through leasing, versus long-term ownership and resale value from buying the battery outright.
Why now: Rising energy costs and power shutoffs are pushing California solar owners toward home batteries, making lease-versus-buy terms a live consumer concern.
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- California solar owner eyes Tesla battery lease at $116 a month, then learns they won't own it · The Cool Down
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