Tesla achieved mass production of its dry electrode battery manufacturing process.
The new technology eliminates the traditional, energy-intensive wet-coating process. This process uses and dries toxic solvents.
The innovation is expected to drastically cut production costs. It will also reduce the factory footprint and lower energy consumption.
CEO Elon Musk confirmed the achievement on social media. He called it an "extremely difficult" but major breakthrough in lithium battery manufacturing technology.
The advancement is crucial for Tesla's goal of selling 20 million vehicles annually by 2030. It allows for faster and more scalable battery production. The development could also force accelerated innovation across the battery supply chain.