TIMELINE
TESLA
GIGAFACTORIES
A brief timeline of Tesla ’ s Gigafactory construction
2014 2016 2017
Giga Nevada and Giga New York begin construction
Born out of necessity to meet its own supply demand for sustainable energy , Tesla began the construction of its first Gigafactory in June 2014 , in Reno , Nevada , followed by its Buffalo , New York facility the same year .
Reno , Nevada grand opening
Tesla ’ s construction of Giga Nevada came to an end in 2016 , the first of its Gigafactories to complete its construction project . The factory ’ s grand opening took place in July 2016 .
Giga New York begins production
Tesla ’ s second Gigafactory - Giga New York - completed its construction and started production in 2017 .
16 April 2021