Musk Says Giga Berlin Paint Shop to Be ‘World’s Most Advanced’

Tesla’s factory in Germany will feature an upgraded paint shop that Chief Executive Elon Musk said will be “world’s most advanced.” Commenting on Twitter, Musk said that cars coming out of the factory will receive a high quality paint job with “more layers of stunning colors that subtly change with curvature.” Customers receiving cars made… Continue reading Musk Says Giga Berlin Paint Shop to Be ‘World’s Most Advanced’

Giga Berlin-Built Model Y Could Roll Out in 2021

European customers waiting for a Tesla Model Y will need Giga Berlin to be built in a speedy manner. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter that the factory will supply the Model Y for customers in Switzerland, suggesting that construction of the factory will be key to the rollout across Europe. Musk also… Continue reading Giga Berlin-Built Model Y Could Roll Out in 2021

Tesla Says Giga Berlin to Have Solar Roof

Tesla launched a new website Wednesday that offers some new details about its first factory in Europe. Located in Grünheide and dubbed Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, construction of the facility is expected to begin in 2020 with production targeted for 2021. Phase 1 will focus on production of Model Y, with a target capacity of 10,000 vehicles… Continue reading Tesla Says Giga Berlin to Have Solar Roof

German Court Orders Tesla to Stop Clearing Land at New Factory Site

A German court has stopped work at the site of Tesla’s first factory in Europe due to environmental concerns. The Higher Administrative Court for Berlin-Brandenburg ordered Tesla to stop clearing trees until the court can consider an environmental group’s appeal. A lower court told Tesla last week that it could clear the trees as it… Continue reading German Court Orders Tesla to Stop Clearing Land at New Factory Site