Tesla has made changes to its production plans at the Giga Berlin manufacturing facility in Germany. The American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer will be reducing the number of temporary workers and eliminating Saturday shifts, while remaining confident in achieving its production targets. This decision comes following reports of a potential delay in Tesla’s goal of reaching a weekly production rate of 6,000 cars at the Berlin-Brandenburg site.
Earlier this year, Tesla achieved a significant milestone by producing 5,000 Model Y vehicles per week at its German factory. In order to further ramp up production, the company added a third shift to accommodate the increased demand. There were even speculations about the possibility of introducing a fourth shift to double the production to 10,000 cars per week. However, recent information suggests that this plan has been revised.
Tesla’s factory in Grunheide, Germany, currently employs around 10,000 people. Unfortunately, the specific impact of cutting the Saturday shift on employment numbers has not been mentioned in the Reuters report.
It’s important to note that Tesla’s production in Germany is solely focused on the Model Y electric crossover, which has been a tremendous success. In January, the Model Y outsold all other electric vehicles in Europe, surpassing even the more affordable Dacia Spring, which sold approximately 4,200 units during the same period. Despite its higher price starting at $49,165 (44,890 Euro) in Germany, the Model Y has proven to be a popular choice among customers.
Since its launch in March 2022, the Berlin-Brandenburg factory has shown remarkable progress. Production has steadily increased from 1,000 cars per week in June to reaching a milestone of 5,000 cars per week by March 2023. Each step forward represents a significant achievement for Tesla’s operations in Germany.
As Tesla adapts its production strategy at Giga Berlin, the company remains committed to meeting its self-imposed targets. Through workforce adjustments and operational refinements, Tesla aims to ensure continued success in the highly competitive EV market.
