Tesla has doubled the labour force building its $$5 billion “Gigafactory” in Nevada to 1,000 construction workers on two shifts, working seven days a week, to ensure the plant opens ahead of schedule. The factory will produce lithium-ion batteries for Tesla's electric vehicles, and according to the Wall Street Journal, Tesla wants to have the factory ready for the launch of its Model 3 early next year, ahead of the original completion which was set for 2020. The Gigafactory is essential to helping Tesla meet its goal of producing 500,000 units p.a. within two years.
Tesla has doubled the labour force building its $5bn “Gigafactory” in Nevada to 1,000 construction workers on two shifts, working seven days a week, to ensure the plant opens ahead of schedule. The factory will produce lithium-ion batteries for Tesla's electric vehicles, and according to the Wall Street Journal, Tesla wants to have the factory ready for the launch of its Model 3 early next year, ahead of the original completion which was set for 2020. The Gigafactory is essential to helping Tesla meet its goal of producing 500,000 units p.a. within two years.