Tesla shared a rather rare look at the Model Y production line from Gigafactory Shanghai. The video, which was shared in the official Weibo account of the electric car manufacturer, contains several elements of the Model Y assembly process in the China-based plant, including the use of one-piece mega-strips for the rear of the electric crossover .
The EV manufacturer’s recent Weibo video showed that Giga Shanghai’s Giga Press machines are massive 6,000 tonne casting equipment that integrates the Model Y backplate into a whole. Tesla China noted that the use of megastores for the Model Y has several benefits, including weight reduction, a more streamlined welding process, and a simpler construction.
Tesla also noted that the Model Ice’s Megacastas improve the overall build quality of the vehicle. That was a point emphasized by veteran Sandy Munro in his ongoing breakdown of the 2021 Model 3 from the Fremont Factory. Regarding the build quality of Model 3, Munro noted that the use of megacast components should allow Tesla to make its constructions more consistent, as fewer parts result in less faulty areas.
Tesla China is campaigning for the Model Y in China this year, with the manufacturer of electric cars promoting the electric crossover as an ideal vehicle for families who value utility and safety. Features such as a HEPA filter and a dedicated Bioweapon Defense Mode have also been introduced to the Made-in-China Model Y, making the vehicle more attractive to consumers living in areas where air pollution is common.
So far, the Tesla Model Y seems to be gaining some ground in China, with the all-electric crossover attracting crowds during its debut. Local reports then noted that Tesla stores were overwhelmed by potential customers, and the company’s official website crashed at some point due to traffic. Estimated delivery times for Made-in-China orders also indicate that the vehicle has been sold out for at least the first few months of the year.
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