Tesla could have a backup plan if it needs more batteries to meet the demand

Tesla could have a backup plan if it needs more batteries to meet the demand , Tesla Motors

Reuters reports that the battery and display Samsung SDI component supplier is "progress" by signing an agreement to provide Tesla Motors with batteries for its vehicles and energy storage products. At present, its Tesla obtained Panasonic cells; it is also in the Gigafactory the ramping process near Reno, Nevada (which is a joint venture with Panasonic). Samsung SDI agreement would apparently cover against the application of the battery exceeds supply, despite the objective of Gigafactory to be the largest single battery production facility in the world -. And a recent request by Elon Musk Tesla could triple the planned production of the plant

Much of the energy of Tesla recently was spent discussing and planning for its manufacturing processes since it seems to have been caught off guard by the model 3 of the pre-order request which has now surpassed 400,000 units. (This year, Tesla plans to deliver somewhere between 80,000 and 90,000 vehicles in total, divided between the Model S and Model X) The application may also be pressured projected battery, leading the company to sign a backup battery just deal case .

Tesla did not respond to a request for comment.