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> Now we hear Tesla don't even know if they're going to build it in China or California. I believe you are confused here. The car will be built in China for so
by jsight 7y ago
> Now we hear Tesla don't even know if they're going to build it in China or California.
I believe you are confused here. The car will be built in China for some markets. The part that hasn't been decided is where US production will occur. The most logical place has been guessed to be GF1 in Sparks, NV, but they have considered California as well (possibly Fremont expansion).
- navigatesol 7y ago>The part that hasn't been decided is where US production will occur. Point still stands: they ordered machinery when they don't even know what factory it will go in. Anyone with a modicum of sense or experience in manufacturing understands this is nonsensical.
- webXL 7y agoI happen to have a modicum of sense, and realize Tesla has some serious management problems, but why is ordering machinery before having a location finalized nonsensical? It's not like this stuff is in transit or they need to buy any land.
- jsight 7y agoExactly... it would be crazy if they were ordering them without knowing if it was in the US or China, perhaps. But choosing between two existing US plants that are a <250 miles apart? That might be strange, but it isn't nonsensical.