Core Insights - Tesla has been learning from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, including disassembling their vehicles to gain insights that have influenced popular models like the Model 3 and Model Y [1][3] - Jon McNeill, former Tesla executive, highlighted the advanced component reuse techniques employed by Chinese manufacturers like BYD, which extend beyond traditional practices in the automotive industry [3][5] - The reuse of components is crucial for automakers aiming to efficiently scale production and reduce costs, a strategy that has been effectively implemented by Tesla and other vertically integrated companies [5][6] Group 1 - Tesla has disassembled Chinese electric vehicles to learn about component reuse, which has been applied in its own models [1][3] - McNeill noted that BYD has taken component reuse to new heights, saving significant costs even on parts not visible to customers [3][5] - This approach differs from the common practice of platform sharing, where multiple models use the same chassis or underlying architecture [4] Group 2 - McNeill pointed out that traditional automakers like Toyota use different components for each model, contrasting with the standardization seen in Chinese manufacturers [5] - The ability to reuse components is essential for automakers looking to expand production and lower costs, especially for emerging companies [5][6] - Ford's CEO Jim Farley experienced a "wake-up call" after disassembling Tesla and Chinese EVs, prompting a major restructuring of Ford's electric vehicle strategy [6]

【文/观察者网 熊超然】随着中国电动汽车成为行业标杆，海外各大汽车制造商纷纷向中国竞争对手学 习，不少车企甚至"拆车研究"。作为一度领跑行业的电动汽车厂商之一，特斯拉也不例外。 据美国《商业内幕》（Business Insider）网站当地时间11月27日报道，特斯拉前全球销售和市场营销总 裁、现任通用汽车董事会成员的乔恩·麦克尼尔（Jon McNeill）透露，特斯拉曾拆解过一些中国电动 车，而从中获得的经验可以在特斯拉一些最受欢迎的车型上看到。 "特斯拉（学习能力）就像一块海绵。"麦克尼尔2015年至2018年任职期间，特斯拉的Model 3正经历其 臭名昭著的"产能地狱"时期，如今他表示，特斯拉从中国电动汽车中学到的一个经验是零部件的重复利 用——将一款车型的部分核心部件用于另一款车型，而这一点在Model 3和Model Y上都有体现。 对此报道，特斯拉方面的发言人未回应置评请求。不过，报道指出，特斯拉CEO马斯克曾在2019年的财 报电话会上表示，Model Y与Model 3共享约四分之三的零部件，这使得产能提升变得更加容易。 特斯拉前全球销售和市场营销总裁、现任通用汽车董事会成员乔恩·麦克尼尔 ...