January 15 news, the Model Y test body photographed at the Texas Gigafactory last month indicates that the car is about to use the innovative technology of the structural battery pack mentioned by Tesla in the September 2020 battery day.
Now Tesla has updated the Model Y's User Manual, directly mentioning the structural battery pack, and the new version of the User Manual points out that the location of the jacking point of the Model Y equipped with the structural battery pack is different from the previous version of the car.
The Reference to the Model Y's structural battery pack is accompanied by an illustration outlining where the new car's jacking point is, stating: "If your Model Y is equipped with a structural battery pack, the exact location of the jacking point will be slightly different. Check the vehicle itself to find out the exact location of the ascent point. ”
The inclusion of references for structural batteries in the Model Y's owner's manual heralds the launch of this highly anticipated innovation, which should be adopted by the upcoming Model Y, which will be produced at the Texas plant.
As the name suggests, Tesla's structural batteries are built on the structural platform of the vehicle. According to the company at its Battery Day event in September 2020, the structural battery will enhance the Model Y's body and chassis, thereby increasing its strength and safety. Effective use of Tesla's 4680 battery in the structural battery can also help model Y increase its range while optimizing production costs.
Tesla's use of structural batteries is likely to start with the Model Y, and given the advantages of the component, it's almost certain that upcoming vehicles such as the Cybertruck and next-generation Roadster will also be equipped with structural battery packs. With the increase of Tesla's production capacity, Model S and Model 3 should also use structural battery packs.