Tesla (TSLA) plans to increase production at its Gruenheide plant in Germany through the rest of 2025, citing stronger-than-expected sales, factory head André Thierig told DPA news agency.
“We currently have very good sales figures and have therefore revised our production plans for the third and fourth quarters upwards,” Thierig said.
The move comes despite recent challenges in Germany, where Tesla has faced stiff competition from Chinese EV makers and potential demand impacts linked to Elon Musk’s political activity.
In July, Tesla’s sales in Germany fell sharply, halving from a year earlier to just 1,110 cars, with sales from January to July down nearly 58%, according to KBA data.
Still, Thierig noted that the plant, located outside Berlin, supplies over 30 markets and is seeing positive momentum globally, not just in Germany.