March 21, 2025 – Tesla is poised to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry once again with a groundbreaking new battery technology set for integration into its Cybertruck model this year, according to a recent report by The Information.
Citing Bonne Eggleston, the Senior Director of Battery Projects at Tesla, the report reveals that the company is set to introduce dry electrode technology later this year. This innovative approach will eliminate the need for costly and potentially hazardous wet solvents, as well as bulky drying equipment, marking a significant leap in battery manufacturing processes. Tesla has hinted that this technology could lead to annual manufacturing cost savings of up to $1 billion, depending on the scale of electric vehicle production.
Tesla’s journey with this technology isn’t without its challenges. The company previously attempted to develop its own 4680 battery but encountered difficulties with the dry electrode manufacturing process. Specifically, the agglomerated mixture of cathode metals damaged the steel calendering rolls. In response, Tesla assembled multiple teams to tackle this technical bottleneck. Eggleston emphasized that the current focus is on ensuring product quality rather than rushing for faster production speeds.
