Timeline · 2008–2026

Explore the evolution of Tesla battery technology.

Laptop cells in the Roadster, Panasonic 18650s in the Model S, the 2170, cobalt-free LFP, BYD's Blade and Tesla's own 4680, each placed where the evidence puts it.

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Roadster 18650

ESS R80

Panasonic 18650 · Model S/X

85 90 75 100 2021+

Panasonic 2170

3 1C 3L 1L

LG 2170 NMC

5C 5L 5M 5N

CATL LFP Prismatic

6C 6L 6M

BYD Blade

Tesla 4680

4680 MY CT 4680 8L

NCA · Nickel cobalt aluminium
NMC · Nickel manganese cobalt
LFP · Lithium iron phosphate
Chemistry undisclosed
In production
End date not documented