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Gigafactory 3, China

15th February 2019

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Gigafactory 3.

Location
Shanghai, China.

Client
Tesla.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of Tesla’s first large-scale plant outside the US. The factory is built on an 860 000 m2 site and will produce “affordable versions” of the Model 3 and its yet-to-be-unveiled Model Y crossover for customers in China.

Tesla’s initial target is to manufacture 250 000 cars a year, eventually ramping up to 500 000 cars a year.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The first stage of construction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2019, and production is expected to start by the end of the year.

Latest Developments
The project broke ground on January 7.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Tesla, email Press@tesla.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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