"Plant manager André Thierig confirmed the facility's stable outlook to the Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA), noting that Giga Berlin implemented no layoffs or shutdowns despite challenging market conditions. Giga Berlin's steady progress Thierig stated that Giga Berlin's production actually rose in every quarter of 2025 as planned, stating: "This gives us a positive outlook for the new year, and we expect further growth." The factory currently supplies over 30 markets, with Canada recently being added due to cost advantages."
"Giga Berlin's expansion is still underway, with the first partial approval for capacity growth being secured. Preparations for a second partial approval are underway, though the implementation of more production capacity would still depend on decisions from Tesla's US leadership. Over the year, updates to Giga Berlin's infrastructure were also initiated. These include the relocation of the Fangschleuse train station and the construction of a new road. Tesla is also planning to start battery cell production in Germany starting 2027, targeting up to 8 GWh annually."
Giga Berlin saw production rise in every quarter of 2025 and expects further growth into 2026. The plant supplied over 30 markets in 2025, including newly added Canada for cost advantages. Management confirmed no layoffs or shutdowns despite challenging market conditions and a 48% drop in German registrations. The factory secured a first partial approval for capacity growth and is preparing a second partial approval, with further implementation depending on Tesla's US leadership. Infrastructure updates began, including relocation of the Fangschleuse train station and construction of a new road. Battery cell production in Germany is planned from 2027, targeting up to 8 GWh annually.
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