An expansion of the Tesla Gigafactory in Grünheide has often been discussed. Tesla last informed the citizens of the region on September 11th at an information event on the expansion of the site. At the end of October, Tesla.

reported that the next stage of expansion on the site in Grünheide is being prepared in order to increase production capacity

In this step, Tesla is currently clearing another 70 hectares of pine forest in the region. The necessary forest and species protection measures are being implemented or have already been implemented, according to Tesla. An application for further expansion is in preparation. The clearing should create space for the construction site of the planned expansion stage, but also for the centralization of the construction site infrastructure.

Tesla announces that 300 hectares of mixed forest have been reforested so far. Tesla is planning an expansion of the area for a freight station, for example, but this requires a new development plan.

Just a few days ago, Tesla announced that 2000 Tesla Model Y were already being produced per week. This number is steadily increasing and is expected to increase to 5,000 vehicles per week by the first quarter. The plan is to build around 500,000 electric cars per year for the time being. With an expansion, this number could increase further. With the next expansion stage, the Tesla Model 3 will also be produced in Germany. This model is currently produced exclusively in China for the European market. The main focus at Tesla is currently still on the extremely popular SUV Tesla Model Y.

The Brandenburg state government sees the expansion plans for Tesla in Grünheide as confirmation of the choice of location and is consistently positive about the future plans for Tesla at the Grünheide site. However, opponents of the Gigafactory and its expansion should still have plenty of opportunities to stop the expansion for the time being and cause delays. As already shown, Tesla could, in case of doubt, work with advance applications and approvals again with this expansion, which would allow an earlier start at your own risk.

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