Tesla and BYD Battery Collaboration Unleashes Model Y’s Superior Charging Abilities

The latest versions of the Tesla Model Y, equipped with BYD batteries and manufactured at Gigafactory Berlin, boast a significantly enhanced charging rate compared to its predecessor.

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This substantial improvement is largely due to the recent collaboration between Tesla and Chinese manufacturer BYD.

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Tesla has started to purchase battery cells from BYD, and they're being used in Model Y crossovers produced in Germany.

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Tesla and BYD have transformed from skeptics to unexpected partners.

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CEO Elon Musk has expressed a positive relationship with BYD and respect for some of Tesla's Chinese competitors.

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Tesla began sourcing battery cells from BYD last year, specifically the innovative "Blade battery" with a unique design.

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Observations reveal that the new BYD cells maintain their peak charging rate for a significantly longer duration compared to older Model Y variants.

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Despite a similar top charging rate, the BYD cells can sustain it through a higher state of charge, resulting in shorter overall charging sessions.

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