htmlOn May 18th news, foreign media Teslarati reported that Tesla is preparing to deliver a new version of Model Y car to ordinary users. The car is manufactured by a Texas factory and is equipped with the latest 4680 battery, and its battery life is expected to be improved. However, at present, only users near the Texas factory can buy the new version of Model Y. Users in other regions probably have to wait a little longer.
Tesla sent an email to Model Y reservation users near the Texas factory, informing them that they could modify their orders and select the new Model Y all-wheel drive version (AWD) to experience one of the first cars made in the Texas factory. However, Tesla did not inform the specific delivery time, and only mentioned that delivery will begin in a few weeks.
It is understood that the Model Y all-wheel drive version manufactured by the Texas factory is the first model to use a Tesla structural battery pack and 4680 batteries. Its range is 279 miles (about 449 kilometers), an acceleration time of 100 kilometers per 100 kilometers, and the basic model of the 19-inch Gemini wheel hub 5 seats is $60,990. According to the official statement, the capacity density of the 4680 battery cell has increased to 5 times, the vehicle's battery life is expected to increase by 16%, and the manufacturing cost will also be reduced a lot.
Tesla officially released the 4680 battery version Model Y in April, of which the starting price of the standard battery life version is US$59,990, which is US$3,000 cheaper than the non-4680 battery models. new version of Model Y can be regarded as Tesla's most advanced generation of products. In addition to using 4680 batteries, it also uses CTC (installing the battery cell directly to the chassis) technology and integrated die-casting technology, which has a higher degree of integration of the automotive chassis, significantly reducing the difficulty and cost of the automotive assembly.
Foreign media found that the battery capacity of the 4680 Model Y has been reduced by 15~20% while maintaining the same battery life. This not only reduces the cost of automobile manufacturing, but also helps reduce body weight. Media speculate that the Model Y equipped with 4680 battery will improve its power performance and battery life, and it has a greater advantage than ordinary models.
At present, many battery manufacturers such as LG New Energy, Panasonic and CATL are developing and mass-producing 4680 batteries. This may become the mainstream battery product of electric vehicle in the future, which will greatly help improve battery life and reduce costs. At this stage, the production of 4680 batteries is not high, and no other models except Tesla use this battery. However, with the increase in subsequent production capacity, automobile companies such as BMW, , Mercedes-Benz, and are likely to follow up.
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