Tesla’s Giga Texas has hit a big production milestone this week—400,000 Model Y vehicles built since the factory opened almost three years ago.
To mark the occasion, Tesla arranged red Model Ys in a bold display on the rooftop parking garage, as seen in drone footage posted by regular aerial observer Joe Tegtmeyer.
In his latest video, Tegtmeyer showed how the Model Ys now drive themselves from the production line to sorting lanes on the east side of the facility — a trip nearly two miles long — with no humans behind the wheel. The route takes them under a bridge and around the south side of the plant.
Cybertrucks were also spotted in action. Some followed the same path as the Model Ys, while others were seen exiting the so-called “Cybertunnel.” Tegtmeyer noted that some Cybertrucks appeared to be self-driving, while others had human drivers, possibly to distinguish new production units from those in temporary storage.
Elsewhere at the site, construction is progressing at Megapack installation area #2. Around two-thirds of the Megapacks are already in place, mounted on steel beams. Wiring work is expected to begin soon to connect them to transformers.
Meanwhile, groundwork continues near the electrical switchyard. Crews are preparing the area for expansion by raising the land and clearing out remnants of the old mining pits. A new drainage pipe is being extended to a future water detention pond, and dirt is being hauled in daily from the north field using center dump trucks.
An official Tesla video showcasing the Megapack work may be coming soon, as Tegtmeyer spotted a Tesla drone team filming the progress.
Check out his video below:
