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The threat to relocate the facility also comes as Tesla aims to boost Fremont production of its Model Y sports utility vehicle, the automaker’s most profitable vehicle to date.
California Governor Gavin Newsom had said Thursday that manufacturers in the state could reopen their doors. But Alameda County, where the Fremont factory is located, will remain closed until the end of May and only essential businesses will be reopened.
A county official said Friday that his health department has had many conversations with the company and recommended that Tesla wait at least another week to monitor infection rates and discuss safe ways to resume production.
Musk, who argued with California officials in March about whether Tesla had to stop production in Fremont, criticized the shutdown and orders to stay home, calling them “serious risk” to American business and “unconstitutional.”
Tesla shares have risen 127% since March 18, their latest closing low, including a 16.8% gain in the last week of trading to close at $ 819.42 on Friday.
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