Tesla Gigafactory Director Resigns to Join Chinese Auto Startup
- THE CHINA NOW
- Dec 19, 2024
- 3 min read
Summary
Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory director, Song Gang, resigned to join a Chinese auto brand.
Song’s departure is significant as he led the successful localization of Model 3 and Model Y production.
The Shanghai Gigafactory is a crucial production hub for Tesla, with an annual capacity of 950,000 units.
In a significant move, Song Gang, the director of Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, has resigned to join an emerging Chinese auto brand. The decision comes as Tesla faces increasing competition from local manufacturers in China, where electric vehicle (EV) sales are rapidly growing.
