According to the report by the Korean newspaper Hankyoreh, both LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI have completed production of the first batch of Tesla 4680 model batteries, with both manufacturers vying for this huge contract.
From the 1865 to 2170 cells and then to last year’s introduction of the 4680 model battery on Tesla’s Battery Day, Tesla chose to completely “enlarge” the cylindrical cell. The 4680 cell not only has a larger volume, but also can increase the battery capacity by 5 times, improve the range by 16%, and reduce manufacturing costs by 14%. For Tesla, this battery is likely to be widely used in the future.
In addition to LG and Samsung, which have already produced samples, Panasonic and CATL have also announced that they will manufacture the 4680 battery for Tesla.
Tesla has not yet signed a supply agreement for the 4680 battery with any supplier, but it can be seen that major battery manufacturers are actively seeking this huge contract. LG’s plan is to achieve large-scale production as early as 2023.
Interestingly, Samsung and Tesla reached a $400 million contract yesterday for supplying cameras installed on Tesla Cybertruck, and Samsung is also building its first battery factory in the United States. It can be seen that Samsung not only wants to provide equipment for Tesla but also has ambitions to enter Tesla’s supply chain.
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