Tesla’s 4680 battery promised exponentially greater power, density, and range. However, five years after Battery Day – when the 4680 was revealed – the numbers leave much to be desired. Tesla’s vertical integration nightmare has come true, where it has managed to cut costs, but its batteries fall short when compared with competitors across the industry, even cheaper LFP batteries.Behind On Paper, And In Real LifeTesla’s 4680 battery was designed to replace the industry-standard Panasonic 2170. Tesla promised 5x the energy of existing industry batteries. But the energy density of its 4680 batteries stands at 244 wh/kg, compared with the Panasonic 2170 at 269 wh/kg. Tesla promised 6x more power; however, with 79 kWh, its output is less than the 82 to 8 …
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Author: Yash Bajaj
