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# Tesla reportedly shrinks its gigacasting manufacturing ambitions

**[The Verge](https://daily.dev/sources/theverge)** · 2 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Tesla has put its gigacasting manufacturing plans on hold, opting to stick with a three-piece underbody for its vehicles. The decision comes as the company faces falling sales and shrinking profits, and follows the cancellation of its $25,000 'Model 2' EV. Despite this, Tesla still plans to make more affordable EVs.

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