Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares are moving higher on Monday after its supplier Panasonic announced it completed preparations for mass production of high-capacity electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

What Happened: The company is set to produce its 4680 cells and will use its Wakayama plant as the main factory for manufacturing these cells, according to Reuters.

The larger 4680 cells have five times the capacity compared to the 2170 cylindrical batteries. Specifically, the 4680 cells have a 46-millimeter diameter and an 80-millimeter height.

With these batteries, automakers can extend the driving range of electric vehicles while using fewer cells to accomplish the same battery pack capacity.

Panasonic sent battery samples to some automakers and will start production after approval. By March 2025, the Wakayama plant will have an approximately 400-person workforce dedicated to developing and manufacturing new batteries.

How To Buy Tesla Shares

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TSLA Price Action: At the time of writing, Tesla stock is trading 3.14% higher at $217.33, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

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