mexico

Tesla Mexico is Coming and All Permits Secured, Says State

After initial rumors suggesting that Tesla would not proceed with the construction of a Gigafactory in the municipality of Santa Catarina were debunked, Iván Rivas, the Secretary of State Economy, confirmed that Tesla has secured all necessary federal and state permits. “Tesla is coming, Tesla is working, Tesla has in some way already started construction, […]

Tesla Submits Letter of Intent for Gigafactory Mexico: Report

Tesla is set to deliver a letter of intent today to the Government of the State of Nuevo León, formalizing plans to establish a Gigafactory in the municipality of Santa Catarina. The exact construction date remains unspecified. Governor Samuel García Sepúlveda will receive the written formalization from Tesla’s executives to commence the construction of the […]

First Tesla Gigafactory Mexico Site Drone Flyovers are Here [VIDEOS]

We’ve seen drone flyovers of Tesla’s Gigafactories in China, Texas, Germany and more, and now we have an unofficial pilot for the upcoming next-gen factory in Mexico. Adrean Calderon in Mexico has started documenting the site and has been sharing some 4K drone flyovers. Here’s one of the first videos he released: A more recent […]

Tesla’s Giga Mexico Construction in Nuevo León Imminent: Governor

Governor of Nuevo León in Mexico, Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda, affirmed that all the necessary permits for the construction of Tesla’s Gigafactory in the municipality of Santa Catarina have been approved and are progressing well, reports Milenio. In his update on Nuevo León’s economy, García indicated that the state and Elon Musk’s company could soon […]

Rumor: Tesla’s Giga Mexico Completion Date Might Be Delayed

According to the Chinese publication LatePost, it claims sources say Tesla’s Nuevo Leon factory in Mexico, touted to be the world’s largest car manufacturing facility, will now be completed and ready for production in Q1 2025. This update was apparently shared with component suppliers and reveals a delay of 1-2 quarters beyond original expectations. Inside […]

Tesla’s Mexico Expansion to Tap Local Parts Suppliers: Report

In a move to expand its global footprint, Tesla is setting up its first factory in Mexico and is currently in the reported search of local parts suppliers. This is a part of the company’s strategy to capitalize on the “nearshoring” trend, to stay close to U.S. consumers and mitigate the challenges they faced with […]

Tesla Encourages Chinese Suppliers to Open Factories in Mexico: Report

Tesla is reportedly encouraging numerous Chinese suppliers to establish factories in Mexico, reports unnamed sources speaking to 36kr. The urgency of this transition, according to industry insiders, lies in Tesla’s ambitious plan to emulate its efficient Giga Shanghai overseas. Tesla suppliers, including the Xusheng Group, have already revealed intentions to build factories in Mexico this […]

Tesla Announces Gigafactory Mexico for its Next Gen Vehicle

As expected, Tesla has just announced its next Gigafactory and it will be in Mexico, while also showing a render of the new factory that has the outline of “TESLA” on its roof, which looks covered in solar panels. Our next Gigafactory will be in Mexico, manufacturing our next-gen vehicle pic.twitter.com/bk0IKrGtaZ — Tesla (@Tesla) March […]

Mexican States Fighting Over Tesla Ahead of Rumored Factory Announcement

Several Mexican states are falling over each other to try and court Tesla as the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer is rumoured to announce the country as the location of its next Gigafactory, according to a report from The Associated Press. While Tesla hasn’t officially confirmed plans to build a factory in Mexico, the company has previously […]

Tesla to Soon Confirm Mexico as Next Plant Location, Says Minister

We’ve been hearing non-stop chatter about Tesla picking Mexico as the location of its next plant, and now we have confirmation yet again the company will soon make an announcement, according to Reuters. Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Friday, “Very soon we will have confirmation that this company, which is so important, which is […]

Tesla Picking from Two Sites for Mexican Factory, Says President

The President of Mexico says two locations may be in the running for Tesla’s upcoming factory. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that Tesla is considering plants in either Nuevo Leon or Hidalgo in a statement on Wednesday, according to Reuters. Although Tesla hasn’t commented, President Lopez Obrador called both Mexican states potential options […]

Mexico-Tesla Announcement ‘Very Close’ Says Minister

The prospect of Tesla setting up a plant in Mexico is apparently coming soon, says the country’s foreign affairs minister. According to Bloomberg, foreign affairs minister Marcelo Ebrard said a Tesla announcement is “very close” but would not elaborate. Tesla is said to be setting up a plant in Mexico and has been shown numerous […]