Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory has achieved a remarkable milestone, reaching a production rate of 4,000 electric cars per week. This is a 33% increase in production in just two months since the factory opened in March 2022. Giga Berlin and Giga Texas are two of the most advanced automotive factories on earth, utilizing revolutionary manufacturing techniques such as Tesla’s “unibody” or single-body castings.
The single-body castings are made with the largest high-pressure die casting machines in the world and enable Tesla to make whole sections of the car that traditionally required the welding of hundreds of separate parts. This process is three times faster than Volkswagen’s Zwickau plant which takes 30 hours to produce a car. With an annualised production rate of 500,000 cars per year, Giga Berlin has the capacity to eventually produce up to 2 million cars per year.
Tesla recently announced that the Berlin battery production would now be moved to the US to take advantage of the huge $US35 per kWh Advanced Manufacturing Credits, part of the Biden Administrations Inflation Reduction Act. This tax credit is worth over $US2000 for every vehicle made with a 60kWh battery pack and has sparked an EV arms race which is supercharging battery manufacturing in the US.
Tesla’s Investor Day on March 1 could be a defining moment in automotive history, with CEO Elon Musk announcing Tesla’s “Master Plan 3” and details on Tesla’s 3rd generation platform. This platform is expected to significantly reduce Tesla’s production costs and pave the way to a $US25,000 model. An affordable electric vehicle that is not only cheaper to run and maintain, but also cheaper to buy could revolutionize the automotive industry.
Giga Berlin’s production milestone is a testament to Tesla’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. With its revolutionary manufacturing techniques and groundbreaking new platforms, Tesla is leading the way in the electric vehicle revolution.
FAQ
Q1: Are electric car batteries recyclable?
A1: Yes, electric car batteries are recyclable.
Q2: Are electric car chargers free?
A2: It depends on the charger and the location. Some electric car chargers are free, while others may require a fee.
Q3: Can electric car batteries be rebuilt?
A3: Yes, electric car batteries can be rebuilt with the right tools and knowledge.
