Snapdragon III
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Previously, I estimated stamping capacity at Fremont to be 14K/wk for Model 3. Since that stamping press will be shared with the Model Y line, that puts a 'soft' upper limit on 3+Y production at about 14K/wk (700K/yr).
I say 'soft' upper limit because the press as delivered from Schuler is rated at 10K/wk but Tesla engineers sped up the materials handling to increase throughput to 14k/wk. No telling if its at its limits at 14k or if further increments could be achieved for capacity.
I say it doesn't matter because its now very likely that the new Model Y line and eventually the existing Model 3 line will both be capable of building either car. This means that Tesla can very quickly adjust production allocation to match demand and intentions.
I think 700k/yr Models 3+Y is the take away here.
Cheers!
The changes Elon talked about on Ride the Lightening podcast where they replace 60 stamped parts with an aluminum casting will also ease the pressure on the stamping press capacity. I believe this will be part of Model Y, and possibly Model 3 some time in the future.