Tesla reduced its workforce at its Giga Texas facility by 22% in 2025, according to a local report, as the company continues to streamline operations and expand automation.
Employment at the plant declined from 21,191 workers in 2024 to 16,506 in 2025, based on an annual compliance filing reviewed by the Austin American-Statesman. Despite the reduction, Tesla remains the largest employer in Travis County.
The report did not specify which departments were affected or whether the reductions were spread across multiple teams. The decrease of nearly 5,000 employees reflects a notable shift in workforce requirements at the facility.
The changes come as Tesla increases its use of automation in manufacturing. The company has been incorporating more robotic systems into its production processes and has outlined plans to deploy its humanoid robot, Optimus, to handle certain repetitive tasks within its factories.
Industry observers say such developments could lead to further adjustments in workforce levels across Tesla’s global manufacturing network as automation capabilities expand.
Separately, Tesla reported first-quarter global production of 408,386 vehicles and deliveries of 358,023 units, indicating a moderate start to 2026 following weaker performance in the prior year.
The figures represent a 12.6% increase in production and a 6.3% rise in deliveries compared with the same period in 2025, when the company produced around 362,600 vehicles and delivered approximately 336,700 units.
