In Pictures: Tesla Cybercab drops paint shop entirely with in-mold coloring at Giga Texas

Tesla's in-mold coloring process eliminates the need for a traditional paint shop on the Cybercab line.

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The Cybercab's paint-free approach could free up significant floor space at Giga Texas.

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Eliminating a paint shop removes hundreds of millions of dollars in construction and equipment costs.

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Uncoated aluminum castings replace painted body panels, reducing process complexity.

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Only the Cybercab's side modules receive an anti-corrosion dip coat before assembly.

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Giga Texas pairs its streamlined production with large-scale on-site solar infrastructure.

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The simplified factory footprint reflects Tesla's push to cut cost and complexity from EV manufacturing.

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Heavy equipment like this forklift supports logistics at the sprawling Giga Texas site.

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Automated controls govern the castings and panel processes that replace conventional painting.

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