Tesla Giga Texas: Model Y Stock Increased To Over 220

A new drone flyover video over the Tesla Giga Austin plant, recorded on February 27, reveals a growing number of new Made-in-Texas (MIT) Tesla Model Y.

According to Jeff Roberts, there was about 227 Model Y parked in front of the plant (see 2:37 and 9:14), plus an additional 10 at the on-site Supercharging station (5:04).

That's noticeably more than on February 24 (130 + 10), which indicates that a double-digit number of MIT Tesla Model Y are produced daily right now.

All of the cars appear to be blue or black, with 19’’ Gemini Wheels, associated with the entry-level Model Y Long Range AWD version.

 

Let's recall that we don't know the specs or price of the upcoming Made-in-Texas (MIT) Tesla Model Y. Potentially, the plant might produce:

• Long Range AWD (standard specs, but with 4680 cells)
• Performance (standard specs, but with 4680 cells)
• both (standard specs, but with 4680 cells)
• a completely new type/types with significantly different specs

The key difference between the Model Y from Fremont and Austin will be the new type of 4680-type cylindrical battery cells (compared to the 2170-type) and structural battery packs.

They are introduced to increase energy density, lower vehicle weight and costs, but it's up to the manufacturer to decide which element will be prioritized.

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See also

Tesla Celebrates 1 Millionth 4680 Cell (Produced In January)

Tesla Giga Berlin: Over 350 Model Y Spotted At The Site

Tesla Giga Austin (Gigafactory 5) in Austin, Texas:

• works started on July 17, 2020 (announced on July 23, 2020)
• 2,481 acres of land (2,100 acres initially plus additional 381 acres acquired in September 2020)
• Model Y: launch is expected in Q1 2022 (an additional production site in the U.S.)
  It will be the first to use 4680-type cylindrical cells and structural battery packs
• Cybertruck: in development, unveiled in late 2019, production in 2023 at earliest

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