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Tesla’s Revolutionary 4680 Battery Breakthrough: Legal and Policy of Next-Gen EV Technology
4680 Battery Breakthrough: The electric vehicle (EV) industry stands at a pivotal juncture with Tesla’s May 23, 2025 announcement of a transformative advancement in battery technology. According to Bloomberg, Tesla’s new 4680 cell—featuring a tabless design and a proprietary dry-coating manufacturing process—promises to boost vehicle range by as much as 20 percent and extend battery longevity by 50 percent compared to the 2170 cells it replaces (Tesla unveils breakthrough in EV battery technology, Bloomberg). These gains portend not only enhanced consumer adoption but also profound legal and policy ramifications, as energy, environmental, and commercial statutes intersect with the accelerating pace of innovation.