Tesla will already produce the base model Y in Germany and with BYD batteries?

Tesla will take a very important step for the future Model YWith its basic version would start being produced in Germany. As reported TeslaMagElon Musk’s company began production of the standard version of the electric SUV at the Gigafactory in Berlin.

Thus, the cheapest Tesla Model Y will join the Great Autonomy and Performance models that are already rolling off the Teutonic assembly line. But there is another very striking point in this news, namely that the electric vehicle manufacturer would prefer to implement BYD structural battery according to the German model.

Why might this last choice be curious? Because if this information is confirmed, Tesla will supply the Model Y with new Blade batteries from the aforementioned Chinese company. They consist of an innovative system of plate-like cells – thin and flexible – that are placed next to each other to form a battery structure.

The impact of this decision can be reflected directly in charging power Tesla Model Y base made in Berlin. To understand this easier, let’s consider the case BYD Atto 3, which simply uses Blade batteries. An Asian brand car takes on a charge up to 88 kWwhich allegedly allows you to recharge the battery from 30 to 80% in 29 minutes.

This is well below what the base Model Y offers, which is currently sold in Europe and uses CATL Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries. Tesla rear wheel drive crossover. accepts a maximum load of 170 kWwhich makes it clear that the difference between both technologies is notorious.

The Tesla Model Y base will arrive soon from Giga Berlin.

It currently sounds odd that Tesla could ever offer a standard Model Y with noticeably less charging power to the version that is already circulating on European roads. Of course, the information circulating is still unofficial, so it is not yet possible to confirm or deny the use of a BYD constructive battery.

What causes the news about the German base model Y, there is a lot of excitement before possible further price reduction. Keep in mind that Tesla’s cheapest electric SUV model started being offered in Europe in August 2022, imported from China. Since then, the car has already dropped significantly in price twice, and today its price is 46,490 euros.

However, it is important to remember that in Spain this figure can be further reduced. This is thanks to the MOVES plan and special funding from Tesla available through June 30th.

Back in Berlin, it goes without saying that the base Tesla Model Y was made there. It might even be cheaper than the one that comes from Shanghai.. At least on paper it sounds doable. Especially when you consider that Elon Musk’s grand plan is for an SUV to become the best-selling car in the world. Something that a few years ago seemed crazy, but today it has become closer to reality.

In fact, the Model Y was the world’s third best-selling car in 2022, behind only two Toyota models. Of course, there is a lot of speculation and information in the middle that should be taken with a grain of salt. At the moment, it is not known when the first units of the rear-wheel drive version of the German plant will be released. We will closely follow the news.