Giga Berlin Set to Start Producing Model Y as Soon as Next Month

Tesla plans to start producing cars at its Gigafactory in Berlin by the end of the year, Chief Executive Elon Musk said during an event at the factory. The opening of Giga Berlin in a significant milestone for the company, its first factory in Europe. The factory will begin making Model Y cars in November… Continue reading Giga Berlin Set to Start Producing Model Y as Soon as Next Month

Production at Giga Berlin Could Begin in October

Tesla plans to start production in October at its new Gigafactory near Berlin. Reuters reported that Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk remarked on the plans during an event Friday in Germany. According to the report: “We’re looking forward to hopefully getting the approval to make the first cars maybe in October if we are fortunate,” Musk… Continue reading Production at Giga Berlin Could Begin in October

Musk Wants to Speed Up Efforts at Giga Berlin

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk is getting antsy about the automaker’s currently-under-construction factory in Berlin. Tesla had hoped to start production at the factory in July, but that timeline has been pushed to the end of the year. Tesla has had several starts and stops during the construction of Giga Berlin, some of which can be contributed… Continue reading Musk Wants to Speed Up Efforts at Giga Berlin

Report: Giga Berlin Construction Delayed Six Months

A new Tesla factory under construction in Berlin will be delayed by six months, according to a new report. Automobilwoche, a car industry trade publication, reported Sunday that production at Giga Berlin will not begin until January 2022. Tesla boss Elon Musk officially gave the team half a year more, the report said, citing “company… Continue reading Report: Giga Berlin Construction Delayed Six Months

Giga Press Manufacturer Touts 8,000-Ton Machine

A new video from the manufacturer of Tesla’s Giga Press gives details on the machine the automaker intends to use to use to stamp out the Cybertruck. The video from IDRA Group General Manager Riccardo Ferrario did not name Tesla, but announced that an electric car manufacturer ordered the first 8,000-ton die-casting machine. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk… Continue reading Giga Press Manufacturer Touts 8,000-Ton Machine

Tesla Coming to India Next Year

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk confirmed Sunday that Tesla will will be offered to the Indian market next year. Meanwhile, a new report says Tesla intends to manufacture vehicles in India. Reuters cited local newspapers Indian Express and the Economic Times both reporting that Tesla plans to bring the Model 3 to the country. Indian Express… Continue reading Tesla Coming to India Next Year

Tesla Plans Original Cars for Berlin, Shanghai Factories

Tesla plans to build two newly-designed vehicles to be produced at the company’s Berlin and Shanghai factories, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter. The comment comes after Musk told investors at the recent Battery Day that the company intends to build a new vehicle with a $25,000 price tag. It’s not clear if the most… Continue reading Tesla Plans Original Cars for Berlin, Shanghai Factories

Report: Model 3 Inspired Compact Hatchback Planned for Europe

Tesla is planning a compact hatchback based on the Model 3 to be built and sold in Europe, according to a report from Autocar. Details are thin, but it seems to line up with recent statements from Musk that Tesla needs a more affordable option. “We will not succeed in our mission if we don’t… Continue reading Report: Model 3 Inspired Compact Hatchback Planned for Europe

Musk: Giga Berlin to Be Constructed With ‘Impossible-Seeming Speed’

Tesla’s new factory near Berlin will be built even faster than the speedy construction of Giga Shanghai, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a tweet. “Giga Berlin will come together at an impossible-seeming speed,” Musk said on Twitter. “The prefabricated construction method in Germany is extremely impressive.” Tesla’s Giga Shanghai went from permits to completed… Continue reading Musk: Giga Berlin to Be Constructed With ‘Impossible-Seeming Speed’

Musk Releases New Rendering of Giga Berlin

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk shared Wednesday a rendering of the automaker’s factory near Berlin, which is currently under construction.  The factory is styled differently from Tesla’s others, taking on a more modern design. Solar panels line the roof. When asked on Twitter if there might be room for a pool, Musk replied “sure.” Tesla broke… Continue reading Musk Releases New Rendering of Giga Berlin