At Tesla’s much-anticipated Investor Day event in Austin, Texas, Elon Musk emphasized the importance of fast-paced innovation in manufacturing as the company’s greatest advantage. To that end, Tesla executives revealed plans to launch a far cheaper electric vehicle using their next-generation platform. This lower-priced vehicle would include some significant advances, such as Tesla’s new “Unboxed Process” for assembly. To improve manufacturing prowess, Tesla follows a process to “question, delete, simplify, accelerate, [and] automate” at every opportunity.
In order to make this new vehicle more affordable, Musk noted that even small changes in price have a big impact on demand. This was confirmed by Tom Zhu, head of Tesla’s China operations, who said that after recent price cuts in China, they generated huge demand. Lars Moravy, head of Tesla’s vehicle engineering, said they would move quickly over the next couple of years to produce the new large-volume vehicle at multiple plants, including the new facility in Mexico.
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FAQ
Q1. How electric car batteries work?
A1. Electric car batteries are typically lithium-ion batteries that store energy and power the motor. They are recharged by plugging the car into an electric outlet or charging station.
Q2. What electric car has the longest range?
A2. The Tesla Model S has the longest range of any electric car currently on the market, with a range of up to 370 miles on a single charge.
Q3. How electric car chargers work?
A3. Electric car chargers work by connecting the car to an electrical outlet or charging station and transferring electricity from the outlet to the car’s battery. The amount of time it takes to charge the battery depends on the type of charger and the size of the battery.
