Elon Musk explains Tesla's strategy for building batteries domestically to reduce reliance on Chinese materials.
Tesla aims to prioritize U.S.-built products by sourcing materials from American companies to stimulate the economy and create job opportunities.
The company plans to produce its own cathode active materials, refine lithium, build anodes, coat electrodes, assemble cells, and sell cars without relying on China, unlike other car manufacturers.
Tesla has been working on localizing its battery production within the United States, with projects like a lithium refinery in Texas and collaborating with battery manufacturers building facilities in the U.S.