The Model Y test body, which was photographed at the Texas Gigafactory last month, shows that the car is about to use the structural battery pack that Tesla mentioned at Battery Day in September 2020. an innovative technology.
Now Tesla has updated the Model Y’s “User Manual” to directly mention the structural battery pack. The new version of the “User’s Manual” points out the location of the jacking point of the Model Y equipped with the structural battery pack. Different from previous versions of the car.
Referring to the Model Y’s structural battery pack, along with an illustration outlining where the new car’s jacking point is, the manual states: “If your Model Y is equipped with a structural battery pack, the exact jacking point The location will be slightly different. Check the vehicle itself for the exact location of the jacking point.”
The inclusion of a reference to structured batteries in the Model Y’s owner’s manual heralds the launch of this much-anticipated innovation that should feature the technology in the upcoming Model Y at the Texas factory.
As the name suggests, Tesla’s structural batteries are built on the vehicle’s structural platform. Structural batteries will strengthen the Model Y’s body and chassis, increasing its strength and safety, according to the company at its September 2020 Battery Day event. Effective use of Tesla’s 4680 cells in structural batteries could also help Model Y increase its range while optimizing production costs.
Tesla’s use of structural batteries may start with the Model Y, and given the advantages this component brings, it is almost certain that upcoming vehicles such as the Cybertruck and the next-generation Roadster will also feature structural battery packs. As Tesla’s production capacity increases, Model S and Model 3 should also use structural battery packs one after another.