[zlorch]

lol no they didnt. In reality what they announced was a new battery cell with 16% higher energy density, and a new version of their supercar/Model S that costs way more than $100k. Thats impressive and great for their cars but in not way makes ICE cars obsolete.

Most other things was Elon making claims. People have learnt over the years that Elon's claims can not be trusted. Sometimes he delivers, but often he doesnt or at least way way behind schedule.

[petejames]

Currently EVs are < 1% of cars. What Tesla showed today was a path to increase that significantly with the cost per kWh reduced by 56% and 7x improvement in factory production footprint.

[zlorch]

> with the cost per kWh reduced by 56%

as i said, Elon making claims. In 2016 he claimed that by 2018 their battery packs would cost less than $100/kwh. Its 2020 now and they still cost around $150. Why do you believe him this time?

I'll be interested once Tesla actually delivers on those claims.

[jurgemaister]

> Its 2020 now and they still cost around $150

I'd be interested in seeing a source for this. afaik there aren't any public sources on what price Tesla pays for $/kWh at pack level.

[zlorch]

you are right. The $150/kwh is current industry estimates of Tesla's cost. The exact number isnt really important, the point is that years ago they where supposed to be at $100 and now they once again claim they'll be at $100 in a couple years. "We promise guys, this time we know what we are talking about"

[itsoktocry]

>What Tesla showed today was a path to increase that significantly with the cost per kWh reduced by 56% and 7x improvement in factory production footprint.

I'm going to withhold judgment until they are actually doing any of these things.

[mlindner]

16% is just including the cell production process. Not the anode or cathode chemistry changes.