Panasonic may begin manufacturing Tesla's 4680 cells in 2023

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We know that Panasonic is working on the development of the new 4680 cells which it will provide, in the future, to Tesla . According to a Nikkei Asia report, the Japanese company is expected to start mass-producing these new cells in early 2023 . To prepare for production, Panasonic is expanding its factory in Wakayama prefecture, Japan, introducing the equipment needed to handle the new batteries. According to the report, the upgrade of this facility will require an investment of approximately 80 billion yen ($ 704 million).

Capacity; The Wakayama factory's annual production rate would still be under discussion, but it is expected that it will be; about 10 GWh per year , which is equivalent to more; or not to the necessities; of 150,000 electric cars. Panasonic plans to partially start operations already; in 2022 to establish safe and efficient techniques before starting mass production next year. The company plans to expand production of the new cells to plants in the United States and other countries as well.

NOT ONLY FOR TESLA

Panasonic's 4680 cells may, however, not remain a & # 39; # 39; Tesla exclusive. In fact, in the past the Japanese company had made it known that it was evaluating the possibility; by also supply the cells to other car manufacturers . Obviously, like all reports, this too must be taken with due caution. For the moment, Panasonic, questioned by Reuters on the matter, has stated that it is evaluating different options for production but that for the moment it has nothing to announce.

We are investigating various options for mass production, including a trial production line which we are establishing this year. However, we have nothing to announce right now.

For Tesla, the 4680 cells are very important to its growth strategy as they will be featured on many of its models in the future. New cells that will allow to significantly increase the autonomy of the cars . The American manufacturer intends to produce them directly once it has; fixed a number of problems. However, it will do & agrave; also rely on its partners including Panasonic with whom it has long collaborated in the field of batteries.

If the report is true, it means that Panasonic & egrave; almost ready to start the production of the new cells. Finally, please note that on January 26 Tesla will supply & agrave; an update on the roadmap of its products. Possible that the manufacturer also says something about the new 4680 cells and the work with its partners.

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