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Prototype or Production? The Future of These Castings
The timing of these discoveries is curious; Tesla's plans for mass production are reportedly set for early 2026, as confirmed by Tesla's VP of engineering a month prior. Given that prototype builds are expected by summer, there's debate over whether these castings are prototypes or parts of a pre-production batch.
Images show multiple stacked castings, hinting at larger assembly components rather than just experimental prototypes. Observers infer that such extensive casting would be more aligned with pre-production or even initial production models, potentially signaling that Tesla may be ahead of its schedule.