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  • Ukrainians are turning to Teslas to power their homes amid rolling blackouts.
  • Some are repurposing old Tesla batteries, while others have gone even further.
  • It comes as the country adapts to rolling blackouts caused by Russian targeting of the energy grid.

Ukrainians are turning to Teslas to help power their homes and limit the impact of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, a report in the Financial Times said.

One Ukrainian businessman who is repurposing Tesla batteries told the FT that one Tesla could be used to make up to 12 battery systems.