First Cybercab built with Tesla's in-house cathode material
Tesla marks production milestone using cathodes from its first Americas manufacturing plant.
Tesla has completed the first Cybercab using cathode material manufactured in-house, the company announced on X. The cathodes come from Tesla's first cathode production plant in the Americas, representing a step toward vertical integration of battery component manufacturing.
The milestone underscores Tesla's effort to control more of its battery supply chain domestically. By producing cathodes internally rather than relying solely on external suppliers, the company aims to reduce costs and secure supply for its growing vehicle lineup, including the Cybercab robotaxi platform.
Further details about the plant's location, production capacity, or timeline for scaling cathode output were not provided in the announcement.
"First Cybercab made using our in-house cathode material – from the first cathode plant in the Americas"— X · @robotaxi