Where will Tesla’s next Gigafactory be located in Europe? In this economic and industrial battle, Spain, one of the leading candidates, would have lost its chances following a leak in the press. Between secret negotiations and major surprises, the mystery remains intact.
The question of the location of Tesla’s next Gigafactory in Europe continues to be talked about. After Germany, where Tesla’s first European factory is located in Berlin, the question is: where will the second be? France, Spain? The answer is more complex than it seems.
Talks between Tesla and Spain stalled
Talks between Tesla and Spain appear to have advanced at a breakneck pace between June 7 and 9. The local press, including Levante-EMVwas the first to relay the information, quickly picked up by national media such as El Mundo And El País. A manufacturer of electric vehicles would like to set up in Spain, and it was not about just anyone: Tesla.
According to internal sources quoted by the press, negotiations took place for almost a year between the Generalitat Valenciana and the American company. According Cinco Dias, discussions were at an advanced stage. However, the revelation of this confidential information in the press apparently upset the company. Valencia Plaza was the first to report Tesla’s reaction, and the situation quickly escalated.
The media Economia Digital now announces that the case would be closed: the establishment of the Gigafactory in Spain would be abandoned following the leak. The confidential negotiations having been revealed, Tesla would have considered that the talks were broken off.
New perspectives for France
The failure of Spain could however open new perspectives for France. Following the abandonment of the Spanish project, France could again become a candidate of choice for the establishment of the Gigafactory. Emmanuel Macron, the French president, had the opportunity to exchange with Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, during events such as Choose France and Vivatech. The two men discussed technology, but also investments. Elon Musk said to himself ” confident that Tesla will make significant investments in France in the future. “.
Tesla, with its five Gigafactories spread across the planet, dedicated to electric cars, batteries, Superchargers and photovoltaic panels, continues to expand its global presence. Despite the presumed abandonment of negotiations with Spain, the American brand confirms its intentions to remain the world leader in electric cars, in particular with the announcement of a new factory in Mexico.
This situation shows the strategic, economic, but also political stakes of the establishment of Tesla factories. In addition to creating jobs and stimulating the local economy, they play an essential role in Tesla’s strategy to maintain its leading position in the electric vehicle market. For now, the destination of Tesla’s next Gigafactory in Europe remains a mystery. But one thing is certain: whatever the final decision, it will cause a stir.
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