Through the “We, Robotic” occasion, CEO Elon Musk highlighted that the Cybercab wouldn’t be outfitted with a NACS port. As a substitute, it will characteristic 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” lower away from the stage when Musk was discussing the wi-fi charging capabilities of the Cybercab. As could possibly 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 could possibly 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 velocity 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 velocity was fairly stunning to some EV fanatics. Whereas 19 kW is only a fraction of the velocity supplied by Superchargers, it’s fairly a bit sooner than Tesla’s Wall Connector, which may 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 doubtless these 4680s will likely be LFP.
As I confirmed in a earlier video, an LFP 4680 battery pack seems to be the perfect 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 measurement, although speculations are excessive that the Robotaxi could be fitted with a small pack to optimize prices. Apparently sufficient, Tesla not too long ago 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 publish on X, speculated that the Cybercab could also be outfitted with LFP 4680 battery cells.
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