Germany-made Tesla Model Y allegedly uses BYD batteries.
A general view during the official opening of the new Tesla electric car manufacturing plant on March 22, 2022, near Gruenheide, Germany. The new plant, officially called the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, is producing the Model Y as well as electric car batteries.
Reports are specifically referring to the BYD Blade battery. BYD is considered to be a vertically integrated company since it produces EVs, owns lithium mines, and manufactures batteries.
Aside from this, it also develops software and ADAS for its electric cars. This just shows that BYD covers the entire EV supply chain. Now, BYD boasts its Blade battery as its game-changing tech.
But can it really benefit the Tesla Model Y?
Germany-Made Tesla Model Y Allegedly Uses BYD Batteries!
According to Gizmo China's latest report, the BYD Blade battery is expected to be integrated into the entry-level Model Y RWD.
Newly completed Tesla Model Y electric cars stand at the new Tesla Gigafactory electric car manufacturing plant on March 21, 2022, near Gruenheide, Germany. The new plant, officially called the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, will officially open tomorrow with an event with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
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Tech enthusiasts said that the BYD Blade battery adoption of Tesla is a significant development in its Model Y units. They added that this is the first time that the giant EV maker utilized batteries from a Chinese manufacturer.
Of course, BYD will also benefit from Tesla's decision. The Chinese EV battery maker is already the second-largest battery manufacturer.
Its latest collaboration with Tesla will allow it to improve its presence and position in the rising EV industry.
What is BYD Blade Battery?
The BYD Blade battery is an advanced EV battery that provides numerous advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries.
"Our latest game-changing Blade Battery has passed a series of extreme tests in rigorous conditions, making it one of the world's safest batteries," said BYD via its official website.
It was able to achieve this since it employs lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry.
With its latest partnership with Tesla, BYD could encourage other EV makers to explore using its Blade battery technology in their EV models.
If you want to learn more details about the advanced BYD Blade battery, you can click this link.
In other news, the Tesla Powerwall Pilot project with Transnet BW was a success. We also reported about the expected Chinese-built LFP pack of the upcoming refreshed Tesla Model 3 Long Range.
For more news updates about Tesla, BYD, and other companies in the EV market, always keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.
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