Electrek published an article saying that similar to 2021, Tesla’s focus in 2022 will still be growth. In addition, in the context of increasingly fierce competition, the acquisition of batteries will also get Tesla’s attention.
At the beginning of 2021, Tesla’s annual production capacity was 700,000 vehicles, and at the end of the year, it had grown to more than 1 million vehicles. In 2021, Tesla released the new Model S and Model X, adding some new features to existing models, but did not release or launch a new product. For Tesla, new products will not be the highlight of 2022.
In 2022, it is possible for Tesla to launch models and Cybertruck priced at US$25,000, but there is a high probability that the time will be postponed to the end of the year and will not have a major impact on performance. The commissioning of the Texas and Berlin Gigafactories means that growth will once again be the theme of Tesla in 2022.
Tesla’s most important goal is undoubtedly to increase production as much as possible while maintaining gross profit margin and production efficiency. Tesla will try to become a major battery manufacturer in 2022, which is a new goal for it.
Tesla has been involved in battery production very early, but until the Fremont factory began to produce 4680 batteries last year, it never made the batteries in person. In 2022, the Texas and Berlin super factories will mass produce 4680 batteries.
Tesla is still trying its best to purchase more batteries, but it will be an extraordinary achievement for Tesla to end the production of batteries in 2022. In addition, ensuring the supply of raw materials for battery production will also be Tesla’s focus.
Tesla will provide funding for battery raw material mining and smelting through an underwriting agreement. Industry insiders predict that by the end of 2022, Tesla’s 4680 battery output will reach 50 gigawatt-hours, and the car production capacity will reach 2 million.
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In 2022, Tesla will also make progress in fully autonomous driving. Tesla has made considerable progress in this area in 2021. Although it is unlikely to launch a fully driverless system, it will be one step closer to this goal.
Tesla Semi may become an important product, but mass production may be postponed to 2023-when its battery output will reach a higher level. Tesla previously stated that Cybertruck will be put into production in 2022, but the time may be at the end of the year. For Cybertruck, 2023 is an important year.
Tesla may release a new Roadster prototype in 2022, but production may be postponed to 2023. Tesla may also release a $25,000 model prototype product, but mass production will be postponed to 2024 or 2025.