The company Gigafactory in Nevada, which Tesla built and operates with the participation of Panasonic Corporation, began the serial production of battery cells of size 2170 for traction batteries of electric vehicles Tesla Model 3, according to the resource of Electrek with reference to the statements of company representatives. Earlier, the release of elements of size 2170 was mastered for the needs of household and industrial "power storage", and now a new version for vehicles was delivered
to the flow. Tesla Model 3 is the first electric vehicle of the brand, which will use battery cells of size 2170. According to the company representatives, these cells have the highest density of energy storage among analogues, and at the same time remain the cheapest in production. For an electric car the initial cost of $ 35,000 is the important characteristics of the elements of the power system.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said yesterday that while the company does not plan to transfer to the use of new elements 2170 traction batteries for electric vehicles Model S and Model X. Previously it was believed that they will receive new cells by the end of this year. Obviously, for Tesla it is now more important to ensure the production of Tesla Model 3 in sufficient quantities, and all elements of the new type will be spent to cover the corresponding production needs. Traction batteries in the assembly
will be delivered from Nevada to Fremont, where the mass production of Tesla Model 3 will be launched. Related Products :
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