During Tesla's recent 2021 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk said the automaker is already producing Model Y crossovers with 4680 battery cells, which Tesla has been making in-house and stockpiling. The brand has also placed a huge order for the cells with Panasonic, and the battery maker plans to test production and prioritize the EV maker when it comes to manufacturing.
There have been many indications that Tesla may not be ready to produce vehicles with its new structural battery packs and 4680 cells for a long time. However, Musk said during the earnings call that Model Y crossovers built at the new Gigafactory in Texas will have both the structural pack and the cells. Musk shared via Teslarati:
