Tesla wants to increase vehicle production by 50% by end of 2026. 2.6, 2.7 million annualized production.
2027 4 million
2028 5 million cars.
They will need more 4680 batteries which are used for Cybertruck and Semi.

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With CATL Naxtra Sodium batteries expected to be half the price of lithium batteries it seems like all non-luxury EV manufacturers are going to have to rapidly shift to using them to remain cost competitive, and they are currently prismatic form factor, not cylindrical.
If I can’t drive it, I won’t buy it. Telo or Slate. Tesla is not serving full market. They should also be creating much electric energy for servers and vehicles. Our electric bills too high!