The Tesla Model Y has taken Australia by storm, with surging orders and the first deliveries made to local customers. And shile Tesla electric cars destined for Australia are now made from the carmaker’s Shanghai factory, reports suggest that those made at its Berlin factory are about to get a battery upgrade.
The new report from European regulators surfaced in German media, confirming speculation that BYD will be supplying their Blade batteries to Tesla Model Ys built in its Giga Berlin factory.
Today I look at what this could mean for existing and new Tesla customers in Australia.
BYD LFP batteries in Tesla Model Ys
According to Teslamag, use of the BYD battery for Tesla Model Y received EU approval from the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) on July 1, 2022.
BYD will be supplying a 55kWh battery pack to Tesla for use in its vehicles being built at the Giga Berlin…