Elon Musk does not know how to make batteries, he sucks at making batteries, this is what the CEO of the world's largest battery maker thinks

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4680 battery technology have been questioned by CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited) CEO, Robin Zeng. In a recent interview, Zeng made bold claims, stating that Musk doesn't understand how to make batteries and that Tesla’s 4680 battery is bound to fail. Here's the full breakdown of this business exchange.

CATL CEO Criticizes Tesla’s Battery Strategy

Robin Zeng, the founder and chairman of CATL, one of the world's largest battery manufacturers, openly criticized Elon Musk's ability to create effective batteries. Zeng called Musk’s in-house designed 4680 battery “a failure” and stated that it would never be successful. According to Zeng, Tesla’s 4680 battery, despite its promise of reduced production costs and higher capacity, has not delivered as expected.

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Musk’s Silence

Zeng revealed that during their discussion, Musk remained silent when questioned about the performance and future of the 4680 battery. Musk, who is known for responding to criticism, did not offer a rebuttal, which was a surprise to many. Zeng pointed out that Musk excels in areas like software, hardware, and mechanical design, but lacks expertise in electrochemistry, which is crucial for battery development.

The 4680 Battery

Despite Musk's high hopes for the 4680 battery, it has faced several setbacks in production. Though the battery is used in Tesla’s Cybertruck and some Model