Tesla’s Giga Berlin plant kicks off production for Indian market

Tesla’s Giga Berlin plant kicks off production for Indian market

  • Tesla has started production of right-hand drive electric cars in its Giga Berlin plant focusing on the Indian market.
Tesla has started production of right-hand drive electric cars in its Giga Berlin plant focusing on the Indian market. (REUTERS)

Tesla has kicked off production for India-bound electric cars at its Giga Berlin facility, claims an HT report. The electric car manufacturer has started producing right-hand drive cars for the Indian market in its Berlin factory and hopes to have them on the roads of this country by the end of 2024, the report has stated quoting a person familiar with the OEM’s plans. Produced in a small number, these electric cars would be used as test prototypes in the Indian environment. However, the person didn’t reveal which models of the auto company are being produced as the Indian market-spec right-hand driver versions. Expect the EVs like Model 3 and Model Y to reach Indian shores.

Interestingly, this news comes immediately on the heels of the report that Tesla is sending a team to India in the third week of April to scout for locations to set up its manufacturing facility in the country. The OEM is reportedly planning to set up its India plant with an investment of about $3 billion.

The report stated that Tesla is working on its India plan in two dimensions, export and manufacturing dimensions. This comes after the Indian government announced its new EV policy in March this year, in which the customs duties for importing electric cars were reduced to boost electric mobility in India as well as local manufacturing. Also, this policy mandated that the OEMs could enjoy lower customs duty only if they set up manufacturing facilities in India with a certain level of investment. The Indian government linked the policy to a simultaneous manufacturing investment commitment above a certain threshold, within a specified period, and with a strong localisation of the supply chain as well.

In November 2023, it was reported that Tesla was working on its proposed most affordable car, which is likely to be a two-door sedan or SUV, which is specially focused on the Indian market. This affordable EV is meant to debut in Germany and India will be the second market for the car. This electric car is meant to be manufactured in Giga Berlin only. However, with the Indian market in focus, it will be later produced in Tesla’s intended India manufacturing plant as well.

Tesla is reportedly considering Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu for its intended India manufacturing plant site, primarily because these are coastal states with major ports, which will allow Tesla to export the cars produced locally in the country to overseas markets. The report further stated that Tesla will possibly make the largest foreign direct investment in India, including a direct and immediate investment of $3 billion to produce its most affordable new small car. Besides that, there would be a $10 billion commitment from its other partners to support this manufacturing ecosystem in the country, and a cumulative $15 billion in the battery industry ecosystem as well.

First Published Date: 04 Apr 2024, 06:42 AM IST


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Tesla sends out Cybertruck apparel for vehicle launch team

Tesla sends out Cybertruck apparel for vehicle launch team

Tesla reportedly sent out special apparel for the vehicle launch team members of the Cybertruck pickup truck. Tesla Cybertruck is one of the most anticipated electric vehicles in the world. The official launch of the electric pickup truck is inching closer and ahead of that, the automaker has sent out special apparel for the launch team, reported the Cybertruck Owners Club forum.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 02 Oct 2023, 16:27 PM

Tesla Cybertruck is one of the most awaited electric vehicles in the world. (Image: Cybertruck Owners Club)

Tesla has already started production of the Cybertruck pickup truck. However, the production of this pure electric pickup truck with an unusual design has started at a limited number. Tesla plans to ramp up its production numbers from early 2024. However, before that, the official launch event is expected to take place in a few weeks.

Also Read : Elon Musk test drives Tesla Cybertruck’s sportier version, promises ‘kick-ass’ performance

A user of the Cybertruck Owners Club forum has shared an image of the official apparel. The apparel comes with the ‘Cybertruck’ word printed on it along with the ‘Launch Team’ words.

Back in April this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted that the Cybertruck handover event would happen towards the end of the third quarter. Considering that, the third quarter has been already over. However, given Tesla’s reputation of keeping with the deadlines, that is not very unusual. But now with the apparels sent out to the launch team, we can expect the event to take place in a few weeks. Also, over the last few months, the prototypes of the Tesla Cybertruck spotted have hinted that the EV is in its final phase of testing.

Tesla Cybertruck was first unveiled back in November 2019. Since then, the automaker has set multiple deadlines for the launch of the EV but failed to keep its promises again and again. It was supposed to enter production several times in the past two years, but that never happened, partly because of the global microchip shortage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

First Published Date: 02 Oct 2023, 16:27 PM IST


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Tesla Cybertruck’s new tyre size revealed. Know more

Tesla Cybertruck’s new tyre size revealed. Know more

Tesla Cybertruck is one of the most awaited electric vehicles coming to the market in a few weeks. The US electric car manufacturer has already started production of the electric pickup truck and it is slated for delivery soon. Over the last few months, Tesla Cybertruck prototypes have been spotted in an increasing numbers ahead of its imminent market entry. The latest of them has revealed an interesting fact about the Cybertruck’s tyre.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 14 Aug 2023, 17:52 PM

Tesla is testing a wider set of tyre options for its upcoming Cybertruck electric pickup truck.

A spy shot of the Tesla Cybertruck posted on Instagram has revealed that the EV manufacturer has been testing the electric pickup truck with more than one tyre size. As the images reveal the tyres appear to have an all-season tread pattern and are sized at 285/65R20. The images also reveal that roughly 35 inches of rubber are wrapped around a 20-inch wheel rim.

Also Read : Tesla Cybertruck customer deliveries seem imminent, hints social media post

The spyshots also reveal the tyres coming with an M+S marking, which means Mud+Snow, confirming that it is an all-season tyre. However, the three-peak mountain with the snowflake symbol is missing from the tyre, which means that it has not been tested and rated for driving in freezing temperatures. The photos also point out an H speed rating, which is usually stamped on sports cars’ tyres. This indicates that the car tyres can sustain speeds of up to 209 kmph.

Interestingly, this is not the first time a Tesla Cybertruck prototype has been spotted with larger asphalt-focused tyres. The tyre pictures that went online recently reveal a look similar to the ones spotted back in 2019 on the original prototype.

The Tesla Cybertruck is currently in the pre-production phase at the automaker’s Texas Gigafactory, with the delivery-intent production expected to commence from next month, and a ramp-up in manufacturing scheduled in early 2024, as Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed earlier this year.

First Published Date: 14 Aug 2023, 17:52 PM IST


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टेस्ला साइबरट्रक का उत्पादन अच्छी तरह से चल रहा है, ड्रोन फुटेज से पता चलता है

टेस्ला साइबरट्रक का उत्पादन अच्छी तरह से चल रहा है, ड्रोन फुटेज से पता चलता है

टेस्ला साइबरट्रक पिछले कुछ महीनों से काफी चर्चा में है क्योंकि इसका बहुप्रतीक्षित उत्पादन नजदीक है। ड्रोन फुटेज से पता चला है कि ई निर्माता ने अपने गीगा टेक्सास कारखाने में इलेक्ट्रिक पिकअप ट्रक का उत्पादन पहले ही शुरू कर दिया है। टेस्लाराती ने बताया है कि ड्रोन फुटेज ने विनिर्माण प्रक्रिया को कैद करते हुए दावा किया है कि टेस्ला साइबरट्रक का उत्पादन अच्छी तरह से चल रहा है, अब कास्टिंग प्रेस स्थापित हो गई है। रिपोर्ट में आगे बताया गया है कि कारखाने में दो 9000 टन गीगा प्रेस स्थापित किए गए थे, जहां बहुत सारे साइबेटट्रक रियर कास्टिंग पहले ही समाप्त हो चुके हैं।

द्वारा: एचटी ऑटो डेस्क
| को अपडेट किया: 25 जून 2023, 09:42 पूर्वाह्न

टेस्ला साइबरट्रक के सितंबर 2023 में गीगा टेक्सास प्लांट से बाहर आने की उम्मीद है।

टेस्ला परीक्षण और सत्यापन उद्देश्यों के लिए 2023 की पहली तिमाही से ही साइबरट्रक के अल्फा संस्करणों का निर्माण कर रहा है। इलेक्ट्रिक पिकअप ट्रक के कई प्रोटोटाइप सार्वजनिक सड़कों पर देखे गए हैं, जिनमें से अधिकांश बिना किसी छलावरण के हैं, जबकि हाल ही में कुछ परीक्षण खच्चरों को छलावरण आवरण के साथ देखा गया है। नवीनतम ड्रोन फुटेज से पता चलता है कि इलेक्ट्रिक वाहन निर्माता अब पीढ़ी के उत्पादन के लिए सभी आवश्यक उपकरण स्थापित कर रहा है।

ये भी पढ़ें: फोर्ड के सीईओ ने टेस्ला साइबरट्रक की आलोचना की। यहाँ उन्होंने क्या कहा

टेस्ला का लक्ष्य इस साल की तीसरी तिमाही के अंत से साइबरट्रक की ग्राहक डिलीवरी शुरू करना है। टेस्ला के सीईओ एलन मस्क पहले ही कह चुके हैं कि ऑटोमेकर इस साल सितंबर में इलेक्ट्रिक पिकअप ट्रक का निर्माण शुरू करने की योजना बना रहा है। इसे देखते हुए और सितंबर के अंत में डिलीवरी कार्यक्रम की योजना बनाई गई है, यह समझ में आता है कि ऑटोमेकर अब बड़े पैमाने पर उत्पादन के लिए तैयार हो रहा है।

नवंबर 2019 में पहली बार अनावरण किया गया, टेस्ला साइबरट्रक सबसे उत्सुकता से प्रतीक्षित इलेक्ट्रिक वाहनों में से एक रहा है। विभिन्न कारणों से इसके उत्पादन में कई बार देरी होने के बाद, वाहन निर्माता आखिरकार ईवी का निर्माण शुरू करने के लिए तैयार है। टेस्ला की योजना सीमित संख्या में उत्पादन शुरू करने और 2024 से इसे बढ़ाने की है। जैसा कि एलोन मस्क ने खुलासा किया है, ईवी निर्माता को सालाना साइबरट्रक की 375,000 इकाइयों का निर्माण करने की उम्मीद है।

प्रथम प्रकाशन तिथि: 25 जून 2023, 09:42 पूर्वाह्न IST

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