Category: Rumors
Canadian Leader Meeting Automaker In California: Tesla Gigafactory?
Tesla has already been in talks with Ontario officials about a potential Gigafactory in Canada.
Tesla Could Drop Plans For Giga Berlin Battery Cell Plant: Report
The Wall Street Journal says Tesla is reconsidering its strategy in order to qualify for US EV and battery manufacturing tax credits.
Lucid Said To Make 40-50 Cars Per Day After Logistics, Exec Overhaul
That’s a significant jump from the earlier run rate of 5-15 vehicles a day; report claims the daily output will soon reach 50-60 cars.
Report: Samsung SDI To Finalize 46xx Round Battery Spec In Next Year
Cylindrical cells with a diameter of 46 mm and different heights (46xx) should be ready in 2023.
Ford CEO Out To Convince Dealers To Offer Tesla-Like Selling Costs
Like other legacy carmakers, Ford cannot compete with Tesla’s direct sales model, so it is trying to find ways to make its EVs cheaper.
Hot Quad-Motor BMW iX3M And iX4M Electric SUVs May Be In Development
The manufacturer has made no mention of this so far, but we’re pretty sure they are coming, maybe as early as next year.
Next-Gen Porsche Taycan Reportedly Coming In 2027, Joined By Electric Panamera
Up to six fully electric Porsche models will be on sale by 2030.
Report: Panasonic Plans Additional $4 Billion Battery Factory In The US
The first one was announced in July and will be built in Kansas.
China: Tesla Denies Rumors About New Battery Types For China-Made EVs
The company says it doesn’t make 4680-type cylindrical battery cell vehicles in China.
Rumor: China-Made Tesla Model 3 To Get CATL’s M3P Batteries
It could potentially boost the driving range by 10% or so.