Tesla announced plans to increase production at its Gigafactory Berlin plant in Germany after a strong rebound in European demand following a softer performance in 2025. The company intends to raise weekly output at the facility from 6,250 to 7,500 vehicles—a 20 percent increase—and will add 1,000 new roles to support the expanded capacity.
Last year, Tesla manufactured just over 200,000 vehicles at Gigafactory Berlin, well below the plant’s stated capacity of 375,000 units. A variety of factors contributed to weakened demand across Europe in 2025, but recent data indicate that consumer interest is recovering rapidly. In the first quarter of 2026, the factory achieved a record production of 61,000 vehicles, underscoring management’s confidence in sustained growth for German-built models.
Registrations of Tesla’s Model Y in Europe saw a sharp uptick in early 2026. In March alone, Model Y registrations rose by 117 percent year-over-year. Germany led this surge with a fourfold increase to 9,252 units. Other key markets—including France, Denmark and Sweden—also recorded double-digit gains, with registration increases surpassing 46 percent in some regions. Model Y maintained its position as one of the best-selling battery electric vehicles in these countries.
The production ramp-up at Gigafactory Berlin is aimed at matching this renewed market momentum and meeting anticipated order volumes. By boosting output and staffing levels, Tesla seeks to reinforce its competitive stance in Europe, where local automakers are investing heavily in electric vehicle development.
Tesla confirmed the expansion details as part of its broader strategy to align manufacturing capacity with demand signals. If market conditions continue on their current trajectory, the additional throughput at the German facility will help ensure timely delivery for European customers and support the company’s goal of increasing its share of the regional electric vehicle market.
Source: Teslarati
