Tesla built the Cybercab’s battery pack with room for cheaper LFP cells
THE SO WHAT
Designing Cybercab packs with spare volume for future LFP cells is Tesla pre-wiring its robotaxi unit economics for a cost-down curve, not just a launch spec. If you’re modeling AV services, assume per-mile costs can drop meaningfully over the next cell generation without a full platform redesign.
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