First, the build quality is not surprisingly good, it's expected. Elon said: Giga Berlin is aiming for extreme precision with next gen Model Y – microns, not millimeters. Second, IMO we need to stop bringing up panel gaps all the time.
At this stage, Teslas panels gaps I would say are pretty much in line or at least close to what the competition has. The only reason it may seem like Teslas are worse is because we bring up the topic so much in our community while it's never really talked about with other OEM's.
By bringing up panels gaps so much, we just keep this narrative alive that Teslas panel gaps are bad (they used to be), which they aren't. Fremont build quality's come a long way and Giga Texas/Berlin will be world class. Can't wait to see micron precision with these factories!
Also, don't take this as me saying panel gaps aren't important. They are, especially for expensive cars. All I'm saying is I'm not sure we need to eye gaps like a hawk like many of us used to cuz panel gaps aren't really the big issues they used to be. Telsa's come a long way.
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Some people say that we shouldn't invest in space programs/exploration because we need to solve problems down here on Earth first, but what you may not know is some of the things we use every day were invented because of space programs/research. Here's a few.
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BREAKING: Tesla's submitted 5 filings with the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation. Tesla seems to be seeking approval for start of production. Filings
• Body In White (Cost: $182M)
• Stamping ($150M)
• Casting ($109M)
• Paint ($126M)
• GA ($493M)
Total Cost: $1.06B
It's unclear how long an approval might take but in all 5 filings Tesla states a construction completion date of December 31, 2021.
According to the filings, the total square footage of all 5 factory sections combined is a massive 4,286,680 sqft.
Tesla 4680 yield is very good. They are still working on the throughput. Many variables at play: increasing speed uncovers simple engineering issues that need adjusting or fixing.
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4680s have been in production for a long time now on the pilot line. Some 4680s are going to multiple testing facilities in US & Germany. Other 4680s are being used by the structural pack engineering team, rest are being stockpiled. It’s unknown how many they've stockpiled.
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Initial 4680 production capacity installation at Giga Texas will be for around 500k vehicles per year. Let’s be clear, this is just the initial capacity. Capacity will increase over time, and quite significantly with added 4680 production lines, which are modular.
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I was told by a few sources that Elon is holding a Tesla all hands meeting as we speak. I will let you know if anything interesting is shared.
I'm just gonna live tweet it. Here are a few things Elon has said so far:
• GF Berlin, Oct approval.
• Tesla is going to spell Tesla on GF Austin roof
for planes landing on airport near by.
• He is praising the Tesla team for their hard work
• "FSD 10 is quite profound, a revelation, is the future; V10 next week and “button request” 2 weeks after that" Elon said