Tesla's Gigafactory Mexico to Begin Construction Shortly

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【Summary】Construction of Tesla's Gigafactory in Mexico is set to begin soon, according to the Governor of Nuevo León, Samuel Garcia Sepulveda. The progress on the factory's construction is a positive sign for Tesla, as there were concerns about potential delays due to permitting processes. The Governor estimates that Tesla and its suppliers could generate $15 billion in investment within two years of operations.

FutureCar Staff Sep 17, 2023 4:24 PM PT

Tesla's Gigafactory Mexico to Begin Construction Shortly

Earlier this week, Governor Samuel Garcia Sepulveda of Nuevo León met with Tesla executives to discuss the progress of Gigafactory Mexico. The Governor shared updates on Instagram, stating that access and mobility works for the factory will begin soon.

According to Gov. Sepulveda, Tesla executives are excited about the Gigafactory in Mexico, as it will provide them with direct flights from Austin and San Francisco. He also mentioned that the start-up of the Gigafactory is imminent and that they will be focusing on water treatment, train access, and highway adaptations.

Previously, there were concerns about potential delays in production at Giga Mexico due to the country's permitting process. However, Gov. Sepulveda's recent updates indicate that Tesla's plans are on track. He recently welcomed Tesla executives, including Market Director Eugenio Grandio de la Torre, Director of Business Rohan Patel, and Logistics Manager Daniel Calvo, into his home. The Secretary of Economy Ivan Rivas and Undersecretary of Investment Emmanuel Loo also attended the meeting.

The Governor estimates that Tesla and its suppliers could generate $15 billion in investment within the first two years of operations. This is a significant amount that highlights the economic impact of Gigafactory Mexico.

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