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Tesla Moves Away From Fully Structural Battery Packs with Cybercab
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Tesla has shifted from a fully structural battery pack design used in the Model Y to a modular battery pack design for its Cybercab robotaxi, improving serviceability and manufacturing cost without significant loss of efficiency.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Electric Vehicles.
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Tesla’s move to a modular battery pack in the Cybercab opens a direct route to lower repair costs and longer vehicle lifespan, giving you a new way to compete on servicing rather than just initial performance.
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