Tesla is considering the development of an assembly factory in China following high demand for Tesla 's Model 3 in the country . Last fall, Elon Musk set of a firestorm when he was quoted as saying all Model 3 cars would be manufactured in China. David Straubel , Tesla Motor 's Chief Technology Officer , has stated a Chinese factory construction would make economic sense for the company as reservations for Tesla 's Model 3 in China reached higher numbers than any other country outside the US . So far , it is unknown if the new factory will produce Tesla 's other car models in addition to the Model 3 , however the car manufacturer has stated it is also considering the construction of another new facility in China .
Tesla is considering the development of an assembly factory in China following high demand for Tesla 's Model 3 in the country . David Straubel , Tesla Motor 's Chief Technology Officer , has stated a Chinese factory construction would make economic sense for the company as reservations for Tesla 's Model 3 in China reached higher numbers than any other country outside the US . So far , it is unknown if the new factory will produce Tesla 's other car models in addition to the Model 3 , however the car manufacturer has stated it is also considering the construction of another new facility in China .