How much additional investment is Tesla making to boost battery cell production at its Berlin Gigafactory, and what is the new annual production capacity target?

Tesla is increasing its investment in battery cell production at its Gruenheide plant near Berlin by almost $250 million, raising the site’s targeted annual production capacity from a previously planned 8 gigawatt hours (GWh) to 18 GWh.

What does Tesla say about staffing needs for its expanded battery cell production in Gruenheide?

Tesla stated that the ramp-up of battery cell production will be accompanied by a significant increase in labor demand, estimating staffing needs specifically for battery cell production at more than 1,500 employees, while it currently employs almost 11,000 people at the Gruenheide site—the company’s only gigafactory in Europe.

Tesla Increases Investment to Boost Berlin Battery Cell Production

May 12, 2026

Tesla plans to invest nearly $250 million to expand its Berlin Gigafactory, raising battery cell capacity from 8 to 18 GWh and adding over 1,500 jobs.

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