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Tesla Achieves Milestone: Gigafactory Texas Rolls Out 20 Millionth 4680 Battery Cell, Accelerating the Future of Electric Vehicles

ByAlki David

Oct 11, 2023

In a groundbreaking revelation, Tesla has officially confirmed the successful production of its 20 millionth 4680 battery cell at Gigafactory Texas. This momentous achievement marks a significant stride in Tesla’s pursuit of advancing electric vehicle technology.

Since the unveiling of the 4680 cell at Battery Day in 2020, Tesla has been steadfast in its commitment to revolutionizing battery design and, in turn, driving down production costs. With the potential to reduce battery expenses by over 50%, the 4680 cell is integral to Tesla’s upcoming vehicle programs, notably the eagerly anticipated Cybertruck.

Despite periodic updates on the 4680 cell production, Tesla had kept a tight lid on its production rate—until now. The recent announcement sheds light on the impressive ramp-up at Gigafactory Texas, unveiling that Tesla accomplished the production of 10 million 4680 cells within the last 16 weeks alone.

This revelation implies an average production rate of 625,000 cells per week, with speculation suggesting that the current production rate might surpass this figure. A conservative estimate places the production rate at 800,000 cells per week, showcasing Tesla’s commitment to scaling up its battery cell manufacturing capabilities.

The 4680 cell, with an approximate capacity of 26 Ah, translates to a battery size of around 100 Wh. Tesla’s weekly output of 80 MWh of 4680 battery cells at Gigafactory Texas signifies a substantial leap forward. To put this into perspective, this production capacity could potentially power over 1,200 vehicles per week, assuming a standard battery pack capacity of 65 kWh.

While the exact specifications of the Cybertruck’s battery pack remain speculative, an estimated 130 kWh capacity could potentially halve the production capacity for Cybertrucks. This revelation opens a window into the ambitious production goals that Tesla is striving to achieve as it propels the electric vehicle industry into a new era.

In summary, Tesla’s recent milestone of producing the 20 millionth 4680 battery cell at Gigafactory Texas underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation and scalability. As Tesla continues to push the boundaries of electric vehicle technology, the future of sustainable transportation looks increasingly promising.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.