Giga Texas honors the production of its 400,000th Model Y through a show on the facility's roof.
Tesla's Giga Texas: A Hub for Current and Future Vehicle Production
Tesla's Giga Texas, located in Austin, Texas, is a significant part of the company's vehicle production strategy. The factory, which officially opened on April 7, 2022, covers over 10 million square feet and currently has an estimated production capacity of about 640,000 vehicles per year, primarily producing the Model Y for the Eastern U.S. and serving as the exclusive manufacturing site for the Cybertruck[1].
The facility is designed for highly efficient, horizontally integrated production processes. Tesla has announced a $2.4 billion investment to expand Giga Texas, which includes adding 3,000 new jobs and doubling the battery production capacity. This expansion will likely increase overall vehicle output and enhance battery supply capacity, crucial for Model Y and upcoming vehicle lines like the Cybertruck and the next-generation Tesla models[3].
New production line equipment is actively being installed on higher mezzanine floors to boost production capability further. The facility also incorporates integrated casting and aluminum furnace sections that recycle aluminum for vehicle castings, important for Model Y, Cybertruck, and the forthcoming Cybercab[5].
While the Model Y in its current form is produced at Giga Texas, Tesla is also mass-producing a larger Model Y L variant with three rows and six seats, though this is currently produced at Giga Shanghai and not yet reported at Giga Texas[2]. The expansion at Giga Texas could facilitate future scaling or new model variants.
Here's a summary of the current status and planned expansion at Giga Texas:
| Aspect | Current Status | Planned Expansion | |----------------------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------| | Vehicle production | ~640,000 vehicles/year | Increased with new equipment | | Primary models | Model Y (Eastern U.S.), Cybertruck| Next-gen cars, Cybercab, expanded Model Y lines? | | Battery production | Existing capacity | Doubling capacity via $2.4B expansion | | Workforce | 20,000 employees | +3,000 jobs | | Facility size | 10+ million sq. ft. | Production in new mezzanine floors |
This makes Giga Texas a critical hub for Tesla's current and near-future vehicle production, combining large scale, advanced manufacturing techniques, and ongoing growth plans[1][3][5]. Recently, Tesla produced its 400,000th Model Y at Giga Texas, marking a significant milestone in the factory's production history.
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