Tesla is making Model Y at Giga Texas with the structural battery and 4680 cells, confirms Elon Musk

-

-Advertisement-

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) released its Q4 2021 and 2021 yearly earnings reports yesterday. The automaker conducted the quarterly earnings call and Q&A webcast yesterday as well. Surprisingly and interestingly, Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the call which he has not been attending for a couple of previous quarters (listen to the entire recording below).

Since this was a historic year at Tesla in terms of vehicle production and deliveries, everyone expected great financial results and profits. Musk and his Tesla did not disappoint the investors and enthusiasts who have aligned their mission with the company’s vision of sustainable energy and transport.

As we all know, Elon Musk makes some good revelations during these calls for sure, we will be covering them one by one but at this time we will talk only about Model Y in relation to Giga Texas and Giga Berlin.

Tesla Model Y Accessories by EVANNEX (Sponsored Banner).
– Sponsored –

“We’re making quite a few cars in Giga Texas and Berlin, so, in Texas, we are building Model Ys with the structural battery pack and the 4680 cells. And we will start delivering after the final certification of the vehicle which should be fairly soon,” Musk made some confirmations during his opening remarks of the Q4 2021 Earnings Call.

We spotted a Model Y body frame with space for the structural battery pack lying at Tesla Gigafactory Texas just a couple of weeks ago. This sighting confirmed the structural pack but there was no official affirmation of the use of 4680 cells. Now, it has been stamped by Elon Musk that the Tesla Model Y electric SUVs made at Giga Texas have both the structural battery pack and 4680 cells.

For Giga Berlin, Tesla had already confirmed the structural pack and 4680 cells at the Giga Fest event held at the Berlin factory. In addition to this, these Model Ys will have both the front and rear underbody mega castings as well.

The Q4 2021 and year 2021 report PDF also shared some photos of the limited Model Ys being built at both Giga Texas and Giga Berlin.

Tesla Model Y General Assembly line at Gigafactory Texas (picture from Q4 2021 report).
Tesla Model Y General Assembly line at Gigafactory Texas (picture from Q4 2021 report). Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
– Advertisement –
Tesla Model Y paint shop at Gigafactory Austin, Texas.
Tesla Model Y paint shop at Gigafactory Austin, Texas. Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
Attaching seats to a structural battery pack in a Tesla Model Y at Giga Texas.
Attaching seats to a structural battery pack in a Tesla Model Y at Giga Texas. Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
Giga Berlin-made Tesla Model Y getting inspected for quality control.
Giga Berlin-made Tesla Model Y getting inspected for quality control. Credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

Stay tuned for constant Tesla updates, follow us on: 
Google News | Flipboard | X (Twitter) | WhatsApp Channel | RSS (Feedly).

Listen to Tesla Q4 2021 and Year 2021 Earnings Call by Elon Musk

As always, thanks to my co-workers and friends over at CleanTechnica for producing a clear voice and marked version of the Tesla earnings call.

Iqtidar Ali
Iqtidar Alihttp://www.teslaoracle.com
Author of more than 1500 articles on Tesla, SpaceX, and EVs. His work has been liked and tweeted by Elon Musk and other prominent influencers. You can reach him on Twitter @IqtidarAlii

Latest News

FSD v12.6.3 is the best version for HW3/AI3 Tesla cars yet (review videos)

Tesla (TSLA) began the wide rollout of FSD v12.6.3 for HW3/AI3 vehicles a few days ago. This new update...

Tesla increases prices of its vehicles in Canada as the tariffs battle escalates with the US

The 47th President of the United States Donald J. Trump said on Friday that a 25% import tariff would...

Watch the Cybertruck drifting and making donuts on a snowy surface

Every now and then Cybertruck owners and enthusiasts make perform interesting tests on the unconventional triangle-shaped EV pickup truck...

Tesla’s AI4 Model S, 3, X, and Y get the new FSD v13.2.6 OTA update (Release Notes)

Tesla (TSLA) has started the wide rollout of FSD v13.2.6. After the update was pushed to the Cybertrucks, HW4/AI4-based...
- Advertisement -

Flight 7 Starship looked like galactic stardust after the RUD (sighting videos) — SpaceX explains the reason

SpaceX lost the upper stage Ship 33 after stage separation as it detached itself from the booster. The private...

Elon Musk shares amazing footage of Flight 7 booster’s landing catch

For the 2nd time in history, a spaceflight company has caught a ~250 ton rocket booster on its way...

Starship Flight 7 live updates, watch the live stream here [Successful booster catch]

Finally, the day has arrived. SpaceX is conducting Flight 7 Starship 7 at Starbase Texas. You can watch the...

Tesla Tips & Tricks

Here’s how Tesla Car Wash Mode works

Teslas are undoubtedly the world's most sophisticated production cars...

Tesla Model S and Model X owners can switch the on-screen media player position with a single tap (video)

Tesla (TSLA) keeps improving car features and the screen...

Upcoming Tesla app feature lets you visually identify service issues in advance

In an upcoming over-the-air (OTA) software update to its...

Tesla Quarterly Reports & Eearnings

Tesla’s automotive revenues slide a little in 2024 but energy business grows immensely — Q4 report

Tesla (TSLA) released its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial...

Tesla (TSLA) announces the date and time of the Q4 2024 Earnings Call

Yesterday, we published a comprehensive report of Tesla's Q4...
- Advertisement -

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended for You