Tesla is adding factories faster than it is adding new vehicles these days, and now Elon Musk is hinting at a possible next factory in Asia, but not China.
Tesla is currently working to build a new factory near Berlin in Germany and a new factory in Austin, Texas.
In addition to these massive projects, Tesla is also expanding its Gigafactory Shanghai and adding more production capacity in Gigafactory Nevada and the Fremont factory.
The new production capacity is expected to support Tesla’s ambitious plan to soon be able to deliver 1 million electric vehicles per year.
But the automaker does not plan to stop there and is expected to build several more factories as part of its mission to accelerate the advent of electric transport and renewable energy.
Last weekend, Musk hinted at where the next factory could end.
When asked if Tesla plans to “expand mega factories in Asia outside China “on Twitter, the CEO replied:
“Yes, but first we have to finish Giga Berlin and a second American Giga to serve the eastern half of North America.”
While Musk confirmed that it is in Tesla’s plans, he did not offer any details beyond ‘Asia’, but people quickly sent in suggestions such as Japan and Korea, which have strong existing auto industries.
The CEO also did not offer a further timeline after completing the two current factories under development, but that could happen quickly based on Tesla’s own timelines for the two factories, which are supposed to start production by the end of next year.
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If Tesla built a factory in Asia but not China, where do you think it should be?
Japan and Korea would definitely be the favorites in my opinion.
Markets are already highly talented in the automotive business, and Tesla has ties to major battery manufacturers and suppliers based in both countries.
However, I also think that some Southeast Asian markets might offer some good locations for Tesla.
What you think? Let us know in the comment section below.
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