Tesla's Gigafactory Shanghai upgrade is now being prepared. Once the factory enhancement is successfully implemented, the production capacity of the giant EV maker is expected to improve.
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Tesla boss Elon Musk (L) walks with Shanghai Mayor Ying Yong during the ground-breaking ceremony for a Tesla factory in Shanghai on January 7, 2019.
The automaker recently had some issues in China after Shanghai implemented serious COVID-19 restrictions. Tesla's Gigafactory was even forced to shut down.
After that, supply chain issues arrive, limiting the electric vehicle manufacturer from enhancing its EV production. Now, another shutdown is expected to happen.
But, this time, the closure will give way to the major Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai upgrade.
Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai Upgrade
According to Electrek's latest report, the temporary closure is voluntary. The upgrade is expected to start as early as July and will last until August.
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An aerial view of Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory on March 29, 2021 in Shanghai, China. Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory is reportedly producing vehicles at a rate of about 450,000 cars per year.
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Bloomberg reported that this is a part of Tesla's efforts to double its yearly production capacity, which is around one million EV units each year.
Once the factory enhancement is completed, Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai is expected to produce up to 21,000 vehicles weekly.
If this is achieved, then the new one million EV unit goal will become a reality.
Aside from production capacity enhancement, the upgrade is also expected to make Gigafactory Shanghai the largest vehicle export hub in the world.
Tesla's Comeback After Shanghai COVID-19 Lockdown
After suffering from the recent Shanghai COVID-19 lockdown and supply chain issues, the giant automaker made a big comeback, producing more than 33,000 units in May.
This is three times higher compared to its record in April.
"There's just a lot of super talented, hard working people in China that strongly believe in manufacturing and they won't just be burning the midnight oil, they'll be burning the 3 a.m. oil," said Elon Musk.
The billionaire added that Tesla employees didn't leave the factory, praising the Chinese firms he works with. You can click this link to see more details about the production efficiency of Tesla after Shanghai's lockdown.
Meanwhile, Tesla's new partnership with Toyota is expected to recycle old EV batteries.
On the other hand, Tesla's India expansion has been approved, as long as the automaker follows the country's regulations.
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Written by: Griffin Davis