A possible Gigafactory in France?
The exchange between Elon Musk and Emmanuel Macron about the possibility of setting up a Gigafactory in France was promising. The two leaders discussed the economic and environmental benefits of building such a facility in the country. The French President expressed France's commitment to the energy transition and proposed attractive incentives to attract Tesla investment. For his part, Musk emphasised the importance of local infrastructure and skills to support such a plant. The discussions paved the way for further negotiations and raised the prospect of a future Gigafactory in France, which could have a major impact on the country's automotive industry and employment.
After his lunch meeting with Bruno le Maire, the French Minister for the Economy and Business, the Tesla CEO told journalists from BFMTV that he was "very impressed by President Macron and his welcome" and is convinced that "substantial investments"made by the Tesla company would be made in France in the future. Although no official announcement has been made, we can nevertheless deduce that a Gigafactory will be set up to build Tesla electric cars or a battery similar to the Megapack in China.
What's more, the establishment of this electric cars could help the American carmaker achieve its 2030 target. On 1 March 2023, Elon Musk announced at the Tesla Investor Day in the United States that he wanted to produce 20 million units a year by 2030. In addition, the Gigafactory Europe, located in Berlin Brandenburg, has proved its worth in terms of the objectives set, as it is now capable of producing 5,000 units of Tesla Model Y in just one week.
What impact would a Gigafactory have in France?
The electric cars Tesla is one of the favourites. In fact, in Europe, there are no fewer than 232 018 Tesla sold in 2022This represents an increase of 38 % on the previous year. However, we note that since the pandemic, delivery times have lengthened, and importing a Gigafactory into France could help reduce this delay, particularly for the French.
On the other hand, at a time when the question of the ecological bonus should be reserved solely for French cars, the production of Tesla electric vehicles on the territory would then make it possible to continue to benefit from them. After the reduction in prices of these products the possibility of being eligible for environmental bonus of €5,000it would be a pity to no longer be able to grant this right. Tesla offer to buyers or lessors.
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Tesla Model 3
La Tesla Model 3 is a electric saloon that will win you over thanks to its performance autonomy and fast charging. This is one of the American manufacturer's flagship models. With its entry-level 'Propulsion' trim level, you can enjoy a WLTP range of 491 km. What's more, it's one of the electric cars available on the market as quickly as possible.
- Price: €41,990
- Range: 491 km
- Power: 283 bhp
- Fast recharge: 25 minutes
Tesla Model Y
Moving on to Electric SUV Tesla Model YProduced in Europe at the Gigafactory near Berlin, this electric SUV offers real interior comfort thanks to its spaciousness. With 854 litres of luggage space at the rear and 117 litres at the front, it's the perfect family SUV for your holidays. What's more, it's a truly connected electric car, allowing you to surf the Internet from the central screen, as well as a host of games and features like Dog Mode.
- Price: €45,990
- Autonomy: 455
- Power: 299 bhp
- Fast recharge: 17 minutes
Tesla Model S
Then there's the brand's sportiest model, the electric saloon Tesla Model S. It boasts extraordinary power, worthy of a great sports car. In fact, when it first appeared with the Plaid finish, this electric vehicle proved its power by sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.1 seconds! Since then, the standard trim level has been released and is still capable of doing the same thing in 3.2 seconds. In terms of functionality, there's a 17-inch central screen and a smaller one at the rear to keep passengers occupied.
- Price: €106,490
- Range: 649 km
- Power: 685 bhp
- Recharge time: 30 minutes
Tesla Model X
Finally, the Tesla Model X is the Electric SUV luxury SUV. Designed for efficiency, it has the world's lowest drag coefficient for an SUV at just 0.24 Cd. This means you can increase your range by up to 576 km. Its windscreen also makes it a unique SUV, with the largest panoramic windscreen in the world. Finally, take advantage of the numerous power-assisted controls, offering you a better driving experience on board this Tesla Model X.
- Price: €114,490
- Range: 576 km
- Power: 685 bhp
- Recharge time: 30 min
Tesla Model Y RWD
Purchase price 44 990 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €473/month
- Range (WLTP): 500 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.9 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 18 min
Tesla Model 3 RWD
Purchase price 39 990 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €449/month
- Range (WLTP): 495 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.1 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 25 min
Tesla Model Y Long Range Propulsion
Purchase price 46 990 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €548/month
- Range (WLTP): 622 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.6 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 27 min
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Purchase price 49 990 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from € 549 / month
- Range (WLTP): 560 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 4.6 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 20 min
Tesla Model Y Long Range All Wheel Drive
Purchase price 60 990 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €608/month
- Range (WLTP): 586 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 4.8 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 24 min
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Powertrain
Purchase price 44 990 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €499/month
- Range (WLTP): 702 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.3 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 20 min
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Purchase price 57 490 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no deposit for professionals from €649/month
- Range (WLTP): 528 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.1 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 20 min
Tesla Model X Dual Motor
Purchase price 114 990 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
- Range (WLTP): 576 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.9 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 30 min
Tesla Model S Dual Motor
Purchase price 109 990 €
(list price excluding bonuses)
- Range (WLTP): 634 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.2 sec
- Fast charge (from 20 to 80 %): 30 min
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can say that we are impatiently awaiting news of this project, although there will be several months of negotiations between France and the American firm regarding a Gigafactory in France. Nevertheless, according to Elon Musk's rather confident words, Tesla should invest in one way or another on our territory.
