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Tesla is reportedly planning a significant expansion at its G Giga Berlin facility, with aims to dramatically increase annual production capacity. The proposed addition of a second production hall could eventually enable the factory to produce up to one million vehicles per year, a near-tripling of its current output, strengthening Tesla's European manufacturing presence.
Tesla has launched a new "Cell Giga Challenge" initiative, opening its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg doors to startups. This program invites external companies to pilot their innovative battery technologies directly within Tesla's live 4680 cell production lines. The move aims to accelerate output at the Grünheide facility, which is targeting 18 GWh of annual battery cell capacity.
Tesla is set to significantly expand its workforce at Giga Berlin, aiming to recruit 1,000 new employees. This move supports the automaker's ambitious plan to substantially increase Model Y production as European market demand for EVs strengthens. The factory targets a weekly output of 7,500 vehicles by October.
