Tesla's Elon Musk was recently asked about the battery cell type in the Tesla Model Y that will be produced at the Tesla Giga Austin plant in Texas (currently under construction).

There are two options - the cylindrical 2170 type (used in Fremont and in China) or the all-new cylindrical 4680 type (under development and produced on a pilot-scale).

The answer was short and clear: 4680 type, right from the start.

That's a very important update because as we know, the Model Y is expected to enter production in Texas by the end of this year. It would mean that the 4680 will also be used by the end of this year.

Initially, the supply of the 4680 cells might be limited, as the volume production is up to 12-18 months away according to the previous update in late April.


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