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Tesla increases Giga Berlin output and adds 1,000 more jobs
Tesla announced that production at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg will increase by an additional 20% to reach 7,500 vehicles per week starting October 2026. To support this expansion, the plant will hire 1,000 more employees, following a previous similar hiring after another 20% production increase. In Q1, the European factory averaged nearly 4,700 vehicles weekly, producing over 61,000 Model Ys. The powertrain division hit 1 million units manufactured. Tesla also plans to boost battery production capacity to 8 GWh by 2027, with a total of 3,500 new jobs in the short and medium term.
- Giga Berlin production to reach 7,500 vehicles per week by October 2026
- 1,000 additional employees will be hired for this expansion
🔎 Why it matters: The 20% production increase and hiring of 1,000 employees at Giga Berlin directly respond to sustained Model Y demand in Europe.
📈 Upside: Increased production capacity and workforce will enable introduction of the six-seat Model Y L in Europe.
📉 Risk: Not applicable.
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