Elon Musk discusses potential Tesla battery factory with South African president

Elon Musk reportedly discussed the possibility of Tesla building a battery factory in South Africa with President Cyril Ramaphosa. This conversation took place earlier this year but was only recently reported. Musk's discussions included easing regulations for Starlink, his satellite internet service, which faces ownership requirements in South Africa. The potential factory could be part of a deal to facilitate Starlink's operations. Details about the type of battery factory were not specified. Tesla currently produces limited battery cells and is expanding its energy storage business, but no concrete plans for a factory in South Africa have emerged.