Likely 4680s will be software locked for some period to look like 2170s.
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Elon Musk Confirms Made-In-Texas Model Y Will Be 4680-Powered
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The single piece rear casting, which was first seen on December 2020 deliveries from Fremont, was a production block for the 7 seat option. There likely wasn't a fundamental reason for tying those together, just that the factory didn't want to modify the older two piece tooling when the new single piece tooling already had the changed contour and seat/seat-belt mounting points in the design.
DanCar
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Agree that is a possibility. Helps reduce risk with a new battery. If they under promise and over deliver that would be great.
I don't think you'll get much of a pity party here. Enjoy the ride!
And 3mo later, they sell the extra miles of range calling it range boost similar to acceleration boost.
k.alexander
Member
Yes, we all agree that they will start shipping them after they start building them.
When? Consult your own crystal ball.
When? Consult your own crystal ball.
If I had to guess.... new factory, new batteries plus typical start up issues.... Q2 of next year.
There's an archaic phrase (HAHA 14th century) ,"...all things being equal..." that would be used when trying to determine the future.
With the intellectual brilliance, and eccentrically mercurial character, of Elon Musk, there is never a moment when "all things being equal" is true. Add to that, the instability of our country, politically, and I think it's impossible to predict the future of ANYTHING, especially the trajectory of Tesla corporate decisions.
Anyone who is waiting for a refreshed Model Y, possibly with 4680 cells, is simply delaying their own gratification, which is, in fact, enviable. "Good for the soul", "builds character.", etc. etc. In the meantime, we current owners will be driving around with big smiles.
...carry on...
With the intellectual brilliance, and eccentrically mercurial character, of Elon Musk, there is never a moment when "all things being equal" is true. Add to that, the instability of our country, politically, and I think it's impossible to predict the future of ANYTHING, especially the trajectory of Tesla corporate decisions.
Anyone who is waiting for a refreshed Model Y, possibly with 4680 cells, is simply delaying their own gratification, which is, in fact, enviable. "Good for the soul", "builds character.", etc. etc. In the meantime, we current owners will be driving around with big smiles.
...carry on...
I went ahead and took deliverY.
Why? One, because as Elon says, he tends to miss deadlines. And because I wanted my Tesla ASAP!
And I’m glad I did. Very happy with my Louie Louie!
Why? One, because as Elon says, he tends to miss deadlines. And because I wanted my Tesla ASAP!
And I’m glad I did. Very happy with my Louie Louie!
PackMan730
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PackMan730
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I mean the design of 4680 cells and the Model Y rear and front mega casting all were literally made to support a quicker ramp of production. We already know that Model Y's are being made in Austin in the coming weeks to test the machinery and train workers, barring any major issues, Model Y's are seemingly more and more likely to begin actual production sometime in October/November. Unless something drastically changes I won't be shocked to see increasing news supporting this up to some official "refresh" of the Y coming to light later this year in Q3 as they start coming off the line.
The internet is full of "experts and insiders" these days.
TSLY
Member
My SA think odds are good my November MYLR delivery will be built in Austin.
linux-works
Active Member
(announcers voice: "they just removed the no-ops")
j/k
(actually, a 1980's computer manufacturer did just that. vax11 anyone?)
