BERLIN, April 23 (Reuters) - Tesla will create 1,000 new jobs at its German gigafactory by the end of June in order to increase weekly production by about 20% from the third quarter, a spokesperson
Tesla Announces 1,000 New Jobs in Germany to Boost Model Y Production
Tesla Expands Workforce and Production Capacity at German Gigafactory
Job Creation and Production Increase
BERLIN, April 23 (Reuters) - Tesla will create 1,000 new jobs at its German gigafactory by the end of June in order to increase weekly production by about 20% from the third quarter, a spokesperson said on Thursday.
Responding to Increased Model Y Demand
The decision is a direct response to increased demand for the Model Y, and recruitment for the plant in Gruenheide near Berlin is scheduled to begin in May, the spokesperson added.
Permanent Employment Opportunities
As part of the production ramp-up, around 500 employees on temporary contracts are expected to be taken on permanently in the course of this year.
Battery Cell Production Plans
The spokesperson said that separately, a search had begun for several hundred new employees for battery cell production, which is scheduled to start in the first half of 2027.
Significance of the Gruenheide Plant
The Gruenheide plant, which employs around 11,500 staff, is Tesla's only gigafactory in Europe, a market where the U.S. electric vehicle pioneer has faced dwindling market share.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Christina Amann, Writing by Friederike Heine, Editing by Madeline Chambers)
