A rumour that there are Model Ys with 4680 batteries out on the roads in the US with an ultra-long driving range of 800km has sparked intense debate on social media. But if true, it is more likely to be a fact-finding mission on range, rather than a new offering to customers.
Taking to Twitter on Tuesday morning (Australian time), “Doctor Jack” who says he is “On Twitter mainly for the $TSLA, @elonmusk, #SpaceX, #TSLA community, to stop misinformation, & help share knowledge, all for the betterment of humanity,” posted about some Model Ys he’d been told about by “a little birdie.”
According to “Doctor Jack”, he was told the cars in question have had their range unlocked via software.
He said: “Turns out the rumors about the temporary software locking of the true potential of the 4680 Model Ys may be true. A little birdie told me that there are 4680…
Tesla employees said to be testing Model Ys with 4680 batteries and 800km range
