Tesla stock
Tesla announced a $250 million expansion of its battery cell facility at Gigafactory Berlin--Brandenburg on May 12, 2026. The investment is designed to more than double the production capacity of 4680 battery cells to 18 gigawatt--hours (GWh) annually, up from the previous target of 8 GWh. This strategic move aims to enhance vertical integration and supply chain resilience for European Model Y production while creating approximately 1,500 new specialized roles.