Tesla throws massive grand-opening party for “Gigafactory” in Texas

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shown that it is a good game for the state of Texas to “go big or home.” The “Cyber ​​Rodeo at Giga Texas,” an invitation-only party for thousands of guests at Tesla’s new, more than $ 1 billion Gigafactory in Austin, was the biggest secret and the most difficult city on Thursday.

About 15,000 people were expected to attend the private event hosted by Tesla Musk tycoon to mark the opening of the new factory in Travis County which also serves as the company’s new home afterwards. moving from California.

CBS Austin reported that 15,000 people such as Austin Mayor Steve Adler, city council members and Travis County commissioners received tickets for the exclusive event, while many Tesla owners and Musk fans surrounded the perimeter of the new factory in the hope of being welcomed as one of the most someone.

“I love the man. I love the man,” Mike Berti, a Los Angeles artist and Elan Musk superhero, told CBS Austin. Berti, who was on the side of a road next to the facility, came with a suitcase full of “lovElon!” T-shirts to share with others.

Washington’s Somer Addljawad also stopped at a road near the factory to take part in the action, CBS Austin reported. “We’re here today because we wanted a trip and we knew Austin had this event and we were big fans of the brand,” he said.

A permit issued by the county said the event included interactive tours, food, alcohol and live entertainment. The event, which ended at midnight, was banned from the general public and the media. Pyrotechnics prior to the start of the big event, which included a presentation of Musk wearing a T-shirt and jeans and a black cowboy hat, were streamed live on Tesla’s Youtube channel.

In December, Musk described the new giant factory as “an ecological paradise” on the Colorado River, with a boardwalk and a bike and hiking trail. The 2,500-acre site includes more than 10 million square feet of factory floor space, according to Tesla’s site, and also serves as the company’s new global headquarters.

Elon Musk moved to Texas in late 2020, after selling his Bel Air homes earlier that year. He then also mentioned the fact that there is no state income tax in the state of Lone Star, a point of sale for his relocation there.

Musk said the plant, which would employ up to 10,000 workers, would build its Cybertruck, Semi, Model 3 and Model Y sport utility vehicles. Last month, it also opened another “Gigafactory” on the outskirts of Berlin to produce the Model Y SUV.