First Cybertruck built with 4680 cells from Tesla's Gulf Coast refinery
Tesla marks production milestone using lithium sourced from its own extraction facility.
Tesla has produced its first Cybertruck using 4680 battery cells containing lithium from the company's Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery, the official Cybertruck X account announced. The milestone represents a step toward vertical integration of battery supply, bringing cell production closer to vehicle manufacturing.
The move underscores Tesla's strategy to secure raw materials for battery production. The Gulf Coast facility is part of the company's effort to refine lithium domestically rather than rely entirely on external suppliers, potentially reducing costs and supply chain dependencies.
No additional details were provided on production volume, timeline for broader rollout, or whether other Cybertrucks will now regularly feature cells from the refinery.
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