Panasonic to start producing new Tesla batteries in 2023

The next-generation version offers one of the world's longest ranges

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Panasonic will mass-produce lithium-ion batteries for Tesla that give drivers at least a 15% longer range than previous versions. (Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images) 

Nikkei staff writers

OSAKA -- Panasonic will start mass production of new lithium-ion batteries that increase the range of electric vehicles over 15% as early as 2023, with the first deliveries heading for Tesla.

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