Tesla considered building one new battery plant in cooperation with CATL where to go in the USA produce LFP cells (lithium iron phosphate). At least that’s what the Bloomberg report says. It’s no secret that Elon Musk intends to seriously focus on this type of battery. In addition to being cheaper, they allow you to be less dependent on precious raw materials like nickel or cobalt.
Also in these years, LFP batteries have made important progress especially in terms of energy density, thanks to companies like CATL. Recall that Tesla is already using these batteries on the “basic” versions of the Model 3 and Model Y, equipped with a single engine and rear-wheel drive.
With a plant dedicated to producing LFP cells, Tesla could increase their use as well as think about future models, especially the much-discussed “$25,000 model” promised by Elon Musk. Tesla could then take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act in order to build a new Gigafactory.
In this regard, Bloomberg reports that Tesla discussed the design of the plant, which will be built in cooperation with CATL, with The US government will clarify the rules Inflation Reduction Act According to reports, Elon Musk’s company would like to define a project very similar to the one recently announced by Ford. In fact, the House of the Blue Oval will build a new plant in Michigan where LFP type elements will be produced. Partner of this project, also CATL. Tesla’s new factory will remain owned by Elon Musk’s company, with CATL licensing its technology and offering production support.
Like all relationships, this too needs to be treated with due care. However, if Tesla is indeed committed to building a Gigafactory for LFP cells in collaboration with CATL, this structure warrants an American brand. practically independence in the supply of these batteries. At the moment, in fact, the production of cells for LFP batteries is almost entirely concentrated in China.
Where can this new plant be built? According to the report, it may occur in Texas to supply the Austin Gigafactory. It remains only to wait for more information.
Source: HD Motori
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