Through the “We, Robotic” occasion, CEO Elon Musk highlighted that the Cybercab wouldn’t be outfitted with a NACS port. As a substitute, it might function an inductive charging system. Movies from attendees of the Robotaxi unveiling occasion now point out that Tesla really teased some particulars concerning the Cybercab’s wi-fi charger.
Tesla’s livestream of “We, Robotic” minimize away from the stage when Musk was discussing the wi-fi charging capabilities of the Cybercab. As might be seen in a video shared on social media platform X by Robert Rosenfeld, the display behind Musk on the time really featured a simulation of the Cybercab’s show whereas it was wirelessly charging. It additionally teased the design of the Cybercab’s wi-fi charger.
Right here ya go! pic.twitter.com/V23LWFKUdb
— Robert Rosenfeld (@robertrosenfeld) October 14, 2024
As might be seen within the video, Tesla’s wi-fi charging pad is an angular sq. that the Cybercab may again into. Extra fascinating was the animation of the Cybercab’s charging session, which listed a charging pace of 19 kW at 35% SoC.
Tesla Cybercab wi-fi charging.
Within the presentation, it confirmed the automotive charging 19 KW @ 35% SoC. pic.twitter.com/U4JFhK6C6h
— Nic Cruz Patane (@niccruzpatane) October 15, 2024
Such a pace was fairly stunning to some EV fanatics. Whereas 19 kW is only a fraction of the pace supplied by Superchargers, it’s fairly a bit sooner than Tesla’s Wall Connector, which might present as much as 11.5 kW. For context, Tesla’s 11.5 kW Wall Connector can present as much as 44 miles of vary per hour of cost, as per the corporate’s official web site.
Confirmed: The Cybercab will use 4680s!
For my part it is extremely possible these 4680s can be LFP.
As I confirmed in a earlier video, an LFP 4680 battery pack seems to be the very best throughout battery pack choice in Tesla’s arsenal.
That is much more true for the Cybercab as a result of… https://t.co/biyFCh4Rgh pic.twitter.com/t8o1Op11X8
— The Limiting Issue (@LimitingThe) October 15, 2024
Tesla didn’t present a touch concerning the Cybercab’s battery dimension, although speculations are excessive that the Robotaxi could be fitted with a small pack to optimize prices. Apparently sufficient, Tesla just lately posted a video that includes a render of the Cybercab with a battery pack that appeared to be comprised of 4680 cells. EV battery trade watcher The Limiting Issue, in a put up on X, speculated that the Cybercab could also be outfitted with LFP 4680 battery cells.
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