Summary
- Tesla has produced its 100 millionth 4680 battery cell just over three months after producing 50 million
- Recent milestone was shared on Tesla’s social media with an image of the 100 millionth cell being held by a robot
- Industry analysts were impressed with Tesla’s ability to produce around 495,000 4680 cells per day
- With this production rate, Tesla could potentially produce 2,578 Cybertrucks per week or 134,280 units per year
- Tesla’s progress with the 4680 battery cell program has been remarkable with plans to mass produce the "complete" version by the end of the year.
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Tesla recently achieved a significant milestone by announcing that it has produced its 100 millionth 4680 battery cell across all of its factories. This comes just over three months after the company announced that it had reached 50 million 4680 cells. The announcement was made on Tesla’s official social media account and included an image of the 100 millionth cell being held by an Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot.
Industry experts who have been closely following Tesla’s 4680 program were impressed by the company’s achievement. Since the June announcement of the 50 millionth cell produced at Giga Texas, approximately 101 days have passed. This suggests that Tesla has been producing an average of 495,000 4680 cells per day. Each Cybertruck is equipped with 1,344 4680 cells, indicating a production capacity of 368 Cybertrucks per day, or 2,578 per week.
Based on the output of the 4680 battery cells, Tesla could potentially produce 33,514 Cybertrucks per quarter or 134,280 units per year. Despite recent footage showing Tesla ramping up production of the Cybertruck at the Giga Texas complex, estimates indicate that the company is still approaching a production rate of 2,000 Cybertrucks per week. This suggests that the supply of 4680 cells is no longer the bottleneck for Cybertruck production.
The progress of Tesla’s 4680 battery cell program has been significant this year, despite initial delays following the announcement at the 2020 Battery Day event. There were concerns that Elon Musk might abandon the program altogether. However, a recent report from China indicated that Tesla is planning to mass produce the complete version of the 4680 cell by the end of the year, including a dry positive and negative electrode. This indicates a positive outlook for Tesla’s battery cell production going forward.
Overall, Tesla’s achievement of producing 100 million 4680 battery cells is a significant milestone for the company and its battery program. The increase in production capacity and the potential for higher Cybertruck output suggest a positive outlook for Tesla’s electric vehicle production. The company’s progress in addressing potential bottlenecks in production highlights its commitment to innovation and achieving its long-term goals. With ongoing advancements in battery technology and production, Tesla continues to position itself as a leader in the electric vehicle industry.
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