How many battery cells are in a Tesla? What about an Ebike?
Updated: Dec 22, 2022
How many battery cells are in a Tesla? What about an E-bike? Some model Teslas use Panasonic 1865 battery cells, and these are the same size and brand cells in some e-bikes. Although the internal chemistry is a little different. But have you ever wondered how many cells are in a Tesla or an e-bike for that matter?
According to Insideevs.com, the 1865 battery cell (1865 stands for 18mm x 65mm) has been used in the Tesla Roadster, Model S, and Model X.
The 2170 (which stands for 21mm x 70mm) is a higher density and is used in the Model 3 and the Model Y. So let's use those two batteries as an example.
For the 1865 Battery Cells:
The Tesla Roadster has 6,831 cells.
The Tesla Model S has 7,104 cells.
The Tesla Model X has 7,256 cells.
Our Tahoe Fat Tire Cruiser, with a 35-mile range, has 52 of those same-sized battery cells.
For the 2170 Battery Cells:
The Tesla Model 3 Short Range has 2,976 cells.
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range has 4,416 cells.
The Tesla Model Y has 4,680 cells.
Our Malibu GT, with a 35-mile range, has 65 of those same-sized battery cells.
So there you have it.
JP Blake is co-founder and CEO of E-Lux Electric Bikes, founded in 2014 in Fountain Valley, California. As an electric bike industry pioneer and overseas manufacturing expert, JP has logged several years from China to Thailand, co-creating luxury e-bikes for the US market. JP has contributed his insider perspective to local government projects including bike lane expansion on the coast of Huntington Beach and aiding the OC Transportation Authority in the development of bicycle and e-bike trails.