News about a potential partnership between Tesla and Samsung made headlines
Being one of the biggest names in the electric vehicle industry, the information about Tesla possibly partnering with Samsung for their new models sparked excitement in the sector.
Tesla remains a dominant force in the electric vehicle (EV) market, consistently pushing boundaries to cement its leadership. One area drawing considerable attention is the surge in demand for self-driving cars. Responding to this, Tesla is believed to be in talks with Samsung Electronics to source advanced chips for its next-gen EVs.
Recent insights from Business Korea suggest that Samsung might become the primary supplier for Tesla’s 5th-generation self-driving chip, known as HW 5.0. This sophisticated chip will likely employ a state-of-the-art 4nm process, a significant advancement from Tesla’s previous Full Self-Driving (FSD) chip, which was crafted using Samsung's 14nm semiconductors. As Elon Musk continues his quest for fully autonomous vehicles, both Samsung and TSMC emerge as top contenders for this collaborative effort.
Earlier, whispers surfaced about a meeting between Tesla's Elon Musk and Samsung's Lee Jae-yong, fueling speculations of a budding partnership. The talks presumably centered on semiconductor chips and self-driving technology, given Samsung's renowned global reputation in semiconductor manufacturing. The prevailing sentiment suggests that Tesla aimed to harness Samsung's expertise for its autonomous driving chip initiatives.
Furthermore, there's growing anticipation about Tesla's foray into the Indian market. Sources suggest that the Indian government might be contemplating a reduction in the import tax on EVs for companies that join hands with local manufacturing entities.