Tesla shared a rather rare look at Gigafactory Shanghai’s Model Y production line. The video, which was shared on the electric car manufacturer’s Weibo official account, featured several elements of the Model Y assembly process at the China-based plant, including the use of one-piece megacasts for the underside of the crossover body. fully electric.
The recent Weibo video from the EV manufacturer specified that Giga Shanghai’s Giga Press machines are huge 6,000-ton die-casting equipment that make up the Model Y back plate as a whole. Tesla China noted that its use of Model Y megacasts results in several advantages, including reduced weight, a more streamlined welding process and a more streamlined construction.
Tesla also noted that the Model Ys megacasts improve the overall build quality of the vehicle. This was a point highlighted by automotive veteran Sandy Munro in his ongoing dismantling of Model 3 of 2021 at the Fremont Factory. Commenting on the build quality of the Model 3, Munro noted that the use of mega-cast components should allow Tesla to make its buildings more consistent, as fewer parts result in fewer areas of error.
Tesla China is promoting Model Y in China this year, with the electric car maker promoting the all-electric crossover as an ideal vehicle for families who value utility and safety. Features such as a HEPA filter and dedicated biological weapon defense mode have also been introduced in the Y model made in China, making the vehicle more attractive to consumers living in areas where air pollution is prevalent.
So far, the Tesla Model Y appears to be gaining ground in China, with the all-electric crossover drawing crowds during its debut. Local reports then noted that Tesla stores were overloaded with potential customers, with the company’s official website crashing due to traffic at one point. Estimated delivery times for orders placed in China also indicate that the vehicle is out of stock, at least in the first months of the year.
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