Tesla Will Use Multiple Form Factors For Batteries
Many people think that LFP batteries will be in the 4680 form factor. This is not true – at least not yet. They are going to be the 2170 form factor and those will still come out of Fremont and Giga Berlin (assuming Giga Berlin ever comes online).
Elon has said on 3 occasions I can think of, that LFP will not use the 4680 form factor. I can understand why. Tesla have spent all this time, capital, resources in researching the ultimate form factor for their batteries and they won’t use it for LFP? Here’s why:
One of the most important elements of the new battery was that it must have a good enough energy density to get a decent range for Tesla semi trucks. If we can’t power all vehicles electrically, then getting off fossil fuels won’t work so well.
There is a lot riding on these batteries. The other thing that was needed is a lot of…
Tesla Will Produce Batteries With Many Different Form Factors
