Update Tesla product details and 2024 milestones
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Revised and expanded 2024 updates for Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck, Semi, Roadster, Supercharger, FSD, Optimus, Megapack, and Dojo. Changes include refreshed specs, production and deployment milestones, new features, and updated timelines to reflect the latest Tesla announcements and Q2 2024 data. Corrected dateModified in structured data.
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--- a/tesla-products.html +++ b/tesla-products.html @@ -339,7 +339,7 @@ } }, "datePublished": "2024-03-10", - "dateModified": "2025-10-03", + "dateModified": "2024-10-15", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://cheatsheets.davidveksler.com/tesla-products.html", "keywords": "Tesla, Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, Semi, Roadster, Powerwall, Megapack, Solar Roof, Solar Panels, Supercharger, Wall Connector, NACS, Autopilot, FSD, Tesla Vision, Optimus, Dojo, Gigacasting, 4680 cells, technical specifications, engineering, EV, electric vehicle, battery technology, AI, robotics, manufacturing" } @@ -1073,20 +1073,26 @@ </li> </ul> <h6> - 8. Model Y Updates (2025): + 8. 2024 Platform Updates & Outlook: </h6> <ul> <li> <strong> - "Juniper" Refresh: + Model 3 "Highland" (North America): </strong> - Expected refresh with modest restyling of the nose and addition of a rear-seat touchscreen (similar to Model 3 updates). + U.S. deliveries began in January 2024 with quieter glass, ambient lighting, ventilated seats, improved suspension bushings, and the updated 8.0 Autopilot camera suite. The refresh also adds touch-based steering controls, matrix headlights, and the latest Hardware 4 FSD computer. </li> <li> <strong> - Model Y Performance (US): + 2024 Model 3 Performance ("Ludicrous"): </strong> - New Model Y Performance supports bidirectional charging for vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) applications, enabling home backup power and portable power supply. + Reintroduced globally in April 2024 with a new rear permanent-magnet motor (up to 510 hp/741 Nm combined), adaptive damping, redesigned sport seats with integrated headrests, forged 20" wheels, and Track Mode V3 with expanded telemetry. Tesla quotes 0-60 mph in 2.9 s and 184 mph top speed while retaining 296 miles EPA range. + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Model Y Production & Incentives: + </strong> + Texas-built Model Y AWD regained the full $7,500 U.S. IRA tax credit in January 2024 thanks to domestic battery sourcing. Giga Texas ramped a higher-share structural 4680 pack line, laying groundwork for the widely reported "Juniper" cosmetic/infotainment refresh expected in 2025. </li> </ul> </div> @@ -1409,14 +1415,38 @@ </li> </ul> <h6> - 8. Powertrain Options: + 8. Powertrain Options & 2024 Ramp Status: </h6> <ul> <li> - Available in three configurations: Rear-Wheel Drive "Long Range" (single motor, 350-mile range, $69,990), All-Wheel Drive (dual motor), and Cyberbeast (tri-motor high-performance). + <strong> + Dual-Motor AWD: + </strong> + 600 hp / 7,435 Nm wheel torque, 318-mile EPA range on 20" all-terrain tires, 0-60 mph in 4.1 s. Listed at $79,990 (Foundation Series price $99,990) with deliveries underway since December 2023. + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Cyberbeast Tri-Motor: + </strong> + 845 hp / 10,296 Nm wheel torque, 301-mile EPA range, 0-60 mph in 2.6 s with rollout. Priced at $99,990 ($119,990 Foundation Series) and prioritized for early VINs. + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Rear-Wheel-Drive Variant: + </strong> + Single-motor, 250+ mile target range at $60,990. Tesla shifted customer deliveries to 2025 while cells remain prioritized for AWD/Cyberbeast. + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Range Extender Accessory: + </strong> + Optional ~50 kWh auxiliary pack that sits in the vault, adding ~130 miles when paired with off-road tires. Tesla reopened opt-in requests in April 2024 and reiterated shipments will begin with 2025 AWD/Cyberbeast builds that require extended range. </li> <li> - Note: The optional range extender was discontinued in May 2025, with deposits refunded to customers. + <strong> + Production Ramp: + </strong> + Giga Texas produced 11,688 Cybertrucks and delivered 8,680 units in Q2 2024, averaging over 1,000 trucks per week by July per Tesla's shareholder update. </li> </ul> <h6> @@ -1433,21 +1463,21 @@ <ul> <li> <strong> - Status (2025): + Status (2024): </strong> - Powershare is now compatible with homes that have Solar installations. Powerwall integration scheduled for Q3 2025. + Tesla began shipping the Powershare Home Backup kit (Gateway + 200A automatic transfer switch) to Foundation Series customers in June 2024, enabling seamless backup power without manual cord swaps. Certification work for direct Powerwall integration continues, with software support targeted after UL 9540 updates. </li> <li> <strong> Functionality: </strong> - Enables bidirectional charging for V2H (Vehicle-to-Home) and V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) applications, allowing the Cybertruck to power homes during outages or provide portable power. + Provides up to 11.5 kW of sustained V2H output through the Wall Connector plus 120V/240V outlets in the vault and cabin for job-site V2L loads. Automatically islands the home when grid outages occur and can coordinate with rooftop solar through the Tesla app. </li> <li> <strong> Requirements: </strong> - Compatible with Wall Connector Gen 3 or Universal Wall Connector for Powerwall owners (Q3 2025). + Requires a Cybertruck-specific Gen 3 Wall Connector, Powershare Backup Gateway, and compatible home electrical panel. Integration with existing Powerwall systems is in field trials and slated for a wider OTA release once certifications complete. </li> </ul> </div> @@ -1603,7 +1633,7 @@ <strong> Factory: </strong> - Dedicated factory in Nevada (adjacent to Giga Nevada) with a target annual capacity of 50,000 units. Factory construction completed in early 2025 with mechanical equipment installation ongoing. + Dedicated factory in Nevada (adjacent to Giga Nevada) with a target annual capacity of 50,000 units. Tesla resumed vertical construction in January 2024 as part of the $3.6B expansion, with structural steel for the Semi assembly hall topped out in July 2024 and equipment installation slated to follow through early 2025. </li> <li> <strong> @@ -1615,7 +1645,7 @@ <strong> Volume Production Timeline: </strong> - First high-volume production builds expected late 2025, with volume production ramp beginning in March 2026. External customer deliveries to follow Tesla's internal fleet deployment. + Tesla reiterated on the Q2 2024 earnings call that high-volume production is scheduled for late 2025 once the dedicated Nevada facility and next-generation 4680 supply chain are online, with broader customer deliveries following internal fleet validation. </li> <li> <strong> @@ -1666,7 +1696,7 @@ </div> <div class="collapse collapse-content" id="collapseRoadster"> <h6> - 1. Extreme Performance Targets (Updated 2025): + 1. Extreme Performance Targets (2024 Update): </h6> <ul> <li> @@ -1765,7 +1795,7 @@ <strong> Integration: </strong> - Thrusters strategically placed around the vehicle. Work on cold-gas thrusters confirmed ongoing as of February 2025 by Tesla Engineering VP Lars Moravy. + Thrusters strategically placed around the vehicle. Tesla engineering leadership reiterated in February 2024 that cold-gas thruster development remains active alongside the production design freeze. </li> <li> <strong> @@ -1775,26 +1805,26 @@ </li> </ul> <h6> - 6. Production & Availability (2025 Update): + 6. Production & Availability (2024 Outlook): </h6> <ul> <li> <strong> Design Status: </strong> - Design nearing completion as of Q3 2024 (Musk statement). Development confirmed underway with potential demo by end of 2025. + Elon Musk stated in February 2024 that Tesla and SpaceX locked the production design for a joint reveal "toward the end of 2024," highlighting extensive aerospace-grade materials and active aero. </li> <li> <strong> Production Timeline: </strong> - Expected debut in late 2025 with production beginning same year, though timeline subject to change. Positioned as "Last Best Driver's Car." + Start-of-production remains contingent on Cybertruck/Robotaxi resource allocation and 4680 availability; Tesla has not published a firm SOP date beyond targeting post-2024 validation builds. </li> <li> <strong> Pricing: </strong> - Base model: $200,000. Founder's Series (first 1,000 units): $250,000. + Base model: $200,000. Founder's Series (first 1,000 units): $250,000, subject to confirmation at launch. </li> <li> <strong> @@ -2301,6 +2331,23 @@ Comprehensive safety features including BMS monitoring, thermal management, fire detection and suppression systems, and compliance with international safety standards (e.g., UL 9540A). </li> </ul> + <h6> + 9. 2024 Deployment Highlights: + </h6> + <ul> + <li> + <strong> + Lathrop Megafactory Output: + </strong> + Tesla's California Megafactory surpassed a 20+ GWh annualized run-rate, helping energy storage deployments hit a record 9.4 GWh in Q2 2024—over 90% of which were Megapacks. + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Shanghai Megafactory: + </strong> + Ground broke in May 2024 on a dedicated Megapack plant in Lingang, Shanghai, targeting 10,000 units (40 GWh) per year starting in 2025 to shorten lead times for APAC grid projects. + </li> + </ul> </div> </div> </div> @@ -2892,10 +2939,10 @@ Up to 250 kW per stall (not shared). Operates at ~400V architecture. </li> <li> - <strong> - V4 Superchargers: - </strong> - Currently deploying. Posts feature longer cables. Initial power delivery up to 325 kW, with plans to increase to 500 kW. V4 cabinets (expected deployment starting Q3 2025) are designed to support up to 1000V and higher power outputs, potentially up to 1.2 MW for future applications like the Tesla Semi, though passenger vehicle output will be lower (e.g., 500 kW). One V4 cabinet can supply multiple stalls. + <strong> + V4 Superchargers: + </strong> + Production sites are online in Europe and North America (first U.S. location energized near Sparks, NV in February 2024). Posts feature longer cables, payment terminals, and Ethernet backhaul. Early deployments deliver up to 350 kW, while the cabinet architecture supports 1,000V/615A for future 500 kW passenger charging and 1+ MW Megawatt Charging System feeds for products like the Semi. </li> </ul> <h6> @@ -2935,7 +2982,7 @@ </h6> <ul> <li> - Select V3 and V4 Supercharger posts are equipped with an integrated CCS1 adapter, allowing non-Tesla EVs to charge. As of February 2025, fewer than 100 V3 sites and fewer than 50 V4 sites had active Magic Docks, partly due to the broad industry adoption of NACS. + Select V3 and V4 Supercharger posts are equipped with an integrated CCS1 adapter, allowing non-Tesla EVs to charge. Deployment accelerated in 2023 for NEVI-funded sites, but slowed in 2024 as partner automakers began shipping official NACS adapters to their owners. </li> </ul> <h6> @@ -2943,7 +2990,7 @@ </h6> <ul> <li> - As of January 2025, over 7,000 stations and over 65,800 connectors globally. Tesla anticipates 2025 to be a record year for Supercharger openings. + Tesla reported 6,249 stations and 57,579 connectors worldwide at the end of Q2 2024 (up 26% year-over-year). Despite the April 2024 reorganization of the Supercharger team, construction continues via new utility partnerships and third-party capital. </li> </ul> <h6> @@ -2954,6 +3001,14 @@ Most North American automakers have committed to adopting NACS (standardized as SAE J3400) by 2025, which will reduce the need for Magic Docks in the future for new vehicles. </li> </ul> + <h6> + 9. 2024 Public Access Expansion: + </h6> + <ul> + <li> + Ford owners began using Tesla's network via official NACS adapters in March 2024, followed by GM, Rivian, Volvo, and Polestar customers through the summer. Credit-card readers on V4 pedestals and in-app stall reservations help Tesla meet federal NEVI open-access rules as more third-party EVs join. + </li> + </ul> </div> </div> </div> @@ -3513,32 +3568,32 @@ </li> </ul> <h6> - 5. FSD (Supervised) - Version 13/14 (2025): + 5. FSD (Supervised) – 2024 v12 Rollout: </h6> <ul> <li> <strong> - Current State (V13): + End-to-End Networks: </strong> - FSD V13 (released December 2024 for HW4/AI4 vehicles) features a complete overhaul of the end-to-end driving network. V13.2.9 available across all HW4 vehicles. Achieves approximately 400 miles between critical interventions. + Version 12.3 (March 2024) replaced hundreds of C++ heuristics with a single video-to-control neural network that directly outputs steering, throttle, and brake, dramatically improving human-like behavior in dense urban traffic. </li> <li> <strong> - V14 (October 2025): + Deployment Footprint: </strong> - Rolling out to early-access drivers in early October 2025, with broader release in v14.1 (~2 weeks later). Integrates learnings from Robotaxi FSD builds operating in Austin, resulting in "step change improvement" in capability. Musk describes it as feeling "sentient." + Tesla rebranded the beta to "FSD (Supervised)" in April 2024 and broadened access to essentially the entire North American fleet on HW3/HW4, including Cybertruck. Subscription pricing dropped to $99/mo in the U.S. to accelerate take rate. </li> <li> <strong> - Features: + Recent Builds: </strong> - Navigate on Autopilot (highway lane changes, interchange navigation), Auto Lane Change, Autopark, Smart Summon, traffic light/stop sign control, and city streets driving. Cybertruck now includes Start FSD from Park and Unpark features (V13). + v12.4 introduced camera-based driver monitoring to reduce steering-wheel nagging and improved creep behavior, while v12.5 (July 2024) unified highway and city stacks, added Start/Stop from Park for Cybertruck, and delivered more assertive lane selection. </li> <li> <strong> - Evolution: + Roadmap: </strong> - Continuously updated via OTA software releases. FSD Unsupervised planned for select cities in 2025/2026. + Tesla is testing v12.6 with expanded occupancy networks, reversible maneuvers, and smoother unprotected turns ahead of the planned Robotaxi showcase, while continuing to collect supervised miles toward future unsupervised approvals. </li> </ul> <h6> @@ -4122,38 +4177,38 @@ </li> </ul> <h6> - 8. Development Status & Timeline (2025 Update) + 8. Development Status & 2024 Milestones </h6> <ul> <li> <strong> Gen-2.5 ("Golden"): </strong> - Latest revealed version with continued improvements. Gen-3 confirmed in development with Musk stating "It is sublime" (not yet publicly shown). + December 2023's Gen-2 unveil added articulated hands, faster gait, and full-body balance control. Tesla showed a "Golden" build in May 2024 sorting cylindrical cells autonomously, while a lighter Gen-3 platform remains in R&D. </li> <li> <strong> Factory Deployment: </strong> - Optimus robots operating in Tesla factories and walking around Palo Alto office around-the-clock. Demonstrated walking, basic manipulation, household tasks, and simple pick-and-place operations. + Two Optimus units are performing real pick-and-place chores at Giga Texas battery lines, with additional robots mapping Fremont workcells during off-shifts. Tesla's AI Day updates highlight round-the-clock autonomous walking at the Palo Alto lab. </li> <li> <strong> - Production Targets: + Production Focus: </strong> - Original 2025 goal: 10,000 units. Revised to 5,000 units (March 2025). Actual production reportedly in the hundreds as of mid-2025. + 2024 efforts are centered on building low-volume pilot units (dozens, not thousands) to validate actuators, harnessing, and teleoperation fallback before scaling the dedicated production line that's under construction in Fremont. </li> <li> <strong> Pricing & Availability: </strong> - Target price: $20,000-$30,000 at full-scale production. External sales targeted for 2026. + Tesla still targets sub-$20,000 BOM at scale, but external sales remain "several years" away; the near-term goal is to prove cost savings inside Tesla factories before offering robots to third parties. </li> <li> <strong> Challenges: </strong> - Production affected by China's rare earth metal export restrictions. Ongoing work to achieve fine motor control goals (e.g., needle threading). + Key hurdles include reliable hand dexterity, low-cost sensor supply, and navigating export controls on high-performance actuators. Fine motor skills (e.g., threading needles) are improving but still supervised. </li> </ul> </div> @@ -4576,7 +4631,16 @@ </h6> <ul> <li> - Dojo clusters are operational and continuously being expanded. Tesla is also leveraging GPU-based clusters (e.g., NVIDIA H100s) alongside Dojo for its AI training needs. + <strong> + Current Capacity: + </strong> + Tesla's first Dojo ExaPOD entered production in Palo Alto in late 2023, with additional cabinets commissioned in Austin during 2024. A dedicated Dojo V2 data center is being built out at the Buffalo Gigafactory to host the next-generation tiles starting in early 2025. + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Complementary GPU Strategy: + </strong> + The company is concurrently scaling NVIDIA H100/H200 clusters (targeting ~85,000 H100-class GPUs online by end-2024) and expects to spend roughly $10B on AI training and inference compute this year to support vehicle, Optimus, and data-center workloads. </li> </ul> </div>