Tesla Germany Operating At 40 Percent Capacity — Handlesblatt - CleanTechnica

The article from Handelsblatt, cited by CleanTechnica, reports that Tesla’s Gigafactory in Grünheide, Germany, is operating at less than 40 percent capacity in 2025, producing approximately 149,040 vehicles—significantly down from 211,235 in 2023 and 192,801 in 2024. This represents a utilization rate of about 39.7 percent against the factory’s designed capacity of over 375,000 vehicles annually. The reported profit margin for 2025 was very low at 0.74 percent. These figures have raised concerns about the plant’s performance and future, especially amid tensions involving the workers’ union IG Metall, which Tesla management views as a threat to its operations and expansion plans. Elon Musk reportedly stated that while the factory will not close, expansion is unlikely unless it remains free from union influence. Tesla’s plant manager, André Thierig, strongly disputed Handelsblatt’s report, accusing the publication of biased and un