Despite earlier reports of production cuts, Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory is currently running at full capacity, according to a visit by Beijing News Shell Finance on July 15th. The factory’s Model Y production line is churning out a new car roughly every 30 seconds.
Tesla’s final assembly workshop uses a vertically-stacked, dual-line configuration
This news comes after concerns arose earlier this year about reduced production at the Shanghai plant. Reuters reported in May that Tesla planned to cut production by at least 20% between March and June 2024. Tesla China remained silent on the issue, and new car registration and export volumes did show a decline compared to the same period in 2023.
However, with the third quarter underway, Tesla appears to be ramping up production to meet its year-end targets. CEO Elon Musk has previously stated that the company expects to surpass last year’s car sales figures, and achieving this goal hinges on the Shanghai factory operating at full speed.
The report also highlights the factory’s impressive level of automation. Tesla’s final assembly workshop utilizes a vertically stacked, dual-line configuration, with vertical elevators transporting doors, bodies, and other components, saving nearly 100 meters of production line space. Additionally, the four workshops are interconnected, allowing for efficient movement of manufactured parts within the facility.
This high degree of automation translates to a staggering 95% fully automated production across the factory, with the welding workshop nearing 100% automation.
Beyond car production, Tesla is also making progress on its Shanghai Energy Storage Super Factory project. According to Tesla Vice President Tao Lin, the project remains on track for completion in 2025. This facility will focus on manufacturing Tesla’s flagship energy storage product, the Megapack.
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