Gigafactory Berlin

Tesla has reduced its workforce at Gigafactory Berlin by approximately 1,700 employees over the past year, according to a report from German newspaper Handelsblatt. The Grünheide plant now employs 10,703 workers, down 14% from 2024 levels. This downsizing occurred despite denials from the plant manager.

8. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Amid a sharp drop in European sales to 235,000 vehicles in 2025 and ongoing labor tensions—including recent anti-union efforts like a December rally—Tesla is questioning the future of its Gigafactory Berlin. The plant's 375,000+ annual Model Y capacity now burdens the company, with management warning that IG Metall union gains in upcoming works council elections could end investments.