CATL Founder Criticizes Elon Musk's 4680 Battery Technology

Robin Zeng of CATL claims Tesla's ambitious battery plan is doomed to fail, citing technical and timeline challenges.

Elon Musk's investment in Tesla's 4680 cylindrical cell technology aims for higher energy capacity but faces criticism from CATL's Robin Zeng.
Zeng argues that the 4680 technology will not succeed, highlighting Musk's lack of expertise in battery manufacturing.
Tesla has produced 100 million 4680 cells, essential for vehicles like the Cybertruck, but struggles with meeting energy capacity promises.
CATL, a major supplier for Tesla, focuses on lithium iron phosphate batteries, which differ from Tesla's cylindrical cell approach.
Zeng also critiques Musk's habit of setting overly ambitious timelines, particularly in battery and self-driving technologies.