According to Tesla's official news, they have produced more than 1 million new 4680 batteries and will be the first to be installed on the Model Y model.
According to the latest reports of overseas media, Tesla's first Model Y with 4680 batteries is expected to be delivered to consumers at the end of the first quarter.
Tesla has already produced the Model Y equipped with 4680 batteries and structured battery packs at the Texas Gigafactory.
At the same time, the news also said that tesla's Texas gigafactory has produced a considerable number of Model Y, and there are hundreds of vehicles parked in the factory area.
It is reported that Tesla officially announced the 4680 battery cell in September 2021, claiming that the energy of the single body was increased by 5 times, the mileage of the vehicle was increased by 16%, the power was increased by 6 times compared with the polar ear battery, and the power output was increased by 6 times.
This "revolutionary" battery cell has triggered a hot discussion in the industry as soon as it was unveiled, which can not only increase the mileage by 16%, but also save 86% of the cost, which will make Tesla's new car have a more affordable price, and everyone has been looking forward to the listing of the 4680 battery cell model.
According to previous reports, the 4680 battery is wider in diameter and higher in height than the previous 21700 battery, composed of only 950 cells, and the energy density is about 300kWh/kg.
At the same time, the 4680 battery also uses laser electrodeless ear technology to remove the main heating components of the battery, the internal resistance is reduced, and the thermal stability and controllability of the battery are higher.