To please Chinese consumers? Panasonic manufactures Tesla car batteries in China

[Global Network Technology Reporter Wang Huan] According to "Nihon Keizai Shimbun" reported on January 11th, Matsushita President Kazuhiro Ichihiro interviewed by the "Nihon Keizai Shimbun" and other media on January 9 said that the discussion on production in China for the United States Tesla's pure electric vehicle (EV) Maintenance Free Battery. Jin He said that although "detailed plans have not yet been finalized," "it may be produced in China in the future." Panasonic currently manufactures Tesla-equipped Maintenance Free Car Battery in Japan and the United States.

Jinhe disclosed the plan at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's largest home appliance show opened in Las Vegas. Tesla is thought to have initiated discussions on the local production of pure electric vehicles in Shanghai. Some analysts believe that Matsushita, which supplies batteries to them, will also focus on Tesla's development and promote investment in China. Panasonic currently produces other types of batteries at its Dalian plant, which is the main vehicle Maintenance Free Lead Acid Battery production base in China.

Jin He revealed that Tesla reduced its weekly capacity target in the first quarter of 2018 from 2,500 to 2,500. Affected by this, Panasonic also postponed the scheduled delivery date of the on-board battery. On January 11, Jinhe plans to visit the Nevada Battery Plant in the United States, which operates in conjunction with Tesla. He said, "Although it will have an impact on the results, but the fiscal year 2017 (as of March 2018) will cover (the downward adjustment), according to the original plan to promote production."