Tesla Inc. TSLA has reportedly discovered some models of Cybertruck with “cell dent” points and the corporate has began changing battery packs of these vehicles.
What Occurred: In response to a report by Electrek, citing sources aware of the matter, Tesla has recognized the cell dent challenge with some Cybertruck models and it has begun sending them again to Gigafactory Texas to unravel the issue.
Tesla recognized the difficulty in a number of stock automobiles however has not discovered it in customer-delivered fashions. The Cybertruck is exclusive amongst Tesla’s lineup as the one automobile utilizing the corporate’s in-house 4680 battery cells.
Tesla at the moment produces a number of thousand Cybertrucks weekly at Gigafactory Texas however has already issued a number of recollects. Many house owners have reported frequent service visits, with some even asking Tesla if it will purchase again these defective models.
Why It Issues: Whereas Tesla has large ambitions for the Cybertruck, it has just lately confronted demand hurdles. The EV large reportedly lowered the manufacturing charge of the Cybertruck, with over 9,000 models nonetheless in its stock.
In response to Tesla researcher Troy Teslike, Cybertruck manufacturing was lowered by over 55% on Nov. 10.
Tesla additionally introduced a three-day manufacturing pause, giving staff on the Cybertruck line paid break day.
One other signal of attainable demand hurdles is that Tesla is nonetheless promoting its premium $99,990 basis collection Cybertruck, suggesting that it has not but bought out all of its stock.
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