According to Tesla, the Semi could be produced in Germany
This page is translated from the original post "Selon Tesla, le Semi pourrait être produit en Allemagne" in French.
- 11/08/2024 9:23
The electric trailer truck Tesla Semi could be authorized in Europe where its production would be ensured.
Is this the reason for the expansion of the Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany? There is indeed the very mysterious Tesla priced at 25,000 euros that the American manufacturer sorely lacks to reach a new milestone, but we know for sure that the German factory is currently operating at 51% of its capacity. The cause is the weak European demand for the Model Y, despite increasingly generous discounts.
There was also the potential repatriation of the production of the Model 3 (currently manufactured in China for Europe), but Tesla seems to have moved on from that idea. No, the new information is directly stated by Tesla and its superstar leader Elon Musk: “I think it makes sense to produce the truck Semi in Europe at the Gigafactory in Berlin“.
Lobbying or genuine desire?
We know that Musk is very skilled at motivating decisions that align with his interests by highlighting the creation of value, jobs, etc. By airing this statement, the South African businessman aims to influence European legislation which, to date, does not allow the Tesla Semi to circulate on European roads. Do not see this as blatant protectionism; rather, the dimensions are simply too large to be compatible with the road network.
Since then, things have accelerated: a very specific job offer has been posted by Tesla seeking a project manager for Europe where competition is now rapidly unfolding. Mercedes and Volvo are at the forefront in the electric semi-truck sector, and the only concern now will be developing the charging network to facilitate long trips exceeding 500 kilometers. However, for all daily rotations within a known and unchanging perimeter, electric trucks could quickly gain market share.
This is the direction of history, and Tesla knows it. Hence, its acceleration in the industrialization of its Semi.
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