Tesla Berlin Production Decreases to Under 4,000 EVs Weekly

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【Summary】Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin is reportedly producing less than 4,000 electric vehicles per week, according to internal documents and anonymous sources. The production target has been gradually lowered, reaching 4,350 cars per week in July and August. Output has sometimes fallen below the lowered target, with only 692 cars produced on July 25 and 806 on July 28. The internal target has been further adjusted to 750 cars per day, resulting in a weekly output of 3,750 units.

FutureCar Staff Aug 24, 2023 10:13 AM PT

Tesla Berlin Production Decreases to Under 4,000 EVs Weekly

The production output of Tesla's German Gigafactory near Berlin has experienced a slowdown, producing less than 4,000 units per week. This information is based on internal documents and anonymous sources cited in a Business Insider article.

According to the report, Tesla had reached a production milestone of 5,000 units in March, but this was a one-time achievement. Since then, the company has gradually reduced its production target for the Berlin-Brandenburg facility. In July and August, the target was set at 4,350 cars per week, and it is expected to be even lower in the coming weeks.

Pictures of Tesla's internal workflow software, as mentioned in the Business Insider article, revealed that the target for July and August had been lowered to 870 cars per day. However, there were days when the actual output fell below this target, with only 692 cars produced on July 25 and 806 on July 28.

According to unnamed workers at the plant, the internal target was further adjusted to 750 cars per day, resulting in a weekly output of 3,750 units.

Tesla's German Gigafactory currently focuses on assembling the Model Y electric crossover. After reaching the milestone of 5,000 units per week, the company reportedly added a third shift and had plans to add a fourth shift in April to double production.

However, two months later, Reuters reported that Tesla would cut Saturday shifts and hire fewer temporary workers. Despite these adjustments, the company stated that production was still on track to meet its self-imposed targets.

In Germany, the base rear-wheel drive Model Y starts at €44,890 (approximately $48,700), while the Long Range all-wheel drive variant is priced from €54,990 (about $59,700) including VAT. In comparison, a Model Y Long Range in the United States starts at $50,490.

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