4680 Battery Tech: Can OTA Update Improve Efficienty / Range?

[rudedawg78]

To all the battery smarties out there,
When 4680 battery density and tech improves, would Tesla be able to push OTA updates to our Cybertrucks to gain more efficiencies and range? If not, then is it possible to have our batteries serviced to catch up with current 4680 battery density/tech?

Essentially, I am asking if we buy our Cybertrucks at the current stated range, is there a chance we can get our range extended down the road after some updates?

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[SolarWizard]

No, that would mean changing out the whole pack, and who knows if it would be backward-compatible

 

[rudedawg78]

No, that would mean changing out the whole pack, and who knows if it would be backward-compatible

Well darn.

 

[fhteagle]

Software unlock more charging speed? Very plausible.

Software unlock more kWh? Doubtful, unless they sandbagged the heck out of it to start.

OEM replace with newer tech? Don't hold your breath that it will be possible / offered, especially not at a palatable price.

But the range extender bed accessory thing _might_ happen. Might not.

 

[MonkeyDeLuffy]

Efficiency and charging curve could be improved through OTA update

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