A possible Gigafactory in France?
The exchange between Elon Musk and Emmanuel Macron on the possible establishment of 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 emphasized 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.
Following his lunch meeting with Bruno le Maire, French Minister of the Economy and Business, the Tesla CEO, speaking to BFMTV journalists, said he was "very impressed by President Macron and his welcome", and is convinced that "substantial investments"made by Tesla would be made in France in the future. Although no official announcement has been made, we can nevertheless deduce that Tesla will set up a Gigafactory to build electric cars, or a battery factory similar to the Megapack in China.
What's more, the establishment of this electric car plant could help the American automaker achieve its 2030 target. Indeed, on March 1, 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. The Gigafactory Europe, located in Berlin Brandenburg, has already proved its worth in terms of meeting these targets, as it is now capable of producing 5,000 Tesla Model Y in a single week.
What impact would a Gigafactory have in France?
The electric cars Tesla are among the favorites. In Europe, no fewer than 232 018 Tesla were sold in 2022an 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 electric vehicles on the French market would enable us to continue to benefit from this bonus. After the reduction in prices of these vehicles the possibility of qualifying for the bonus écologique of €5,000ecological bonus, it would be a pity not to be able to grant this Tesla offer to buyers or leasers.
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Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 is an electric sedan that will win you over with its performance, range and fast recharging. It is one of the American automaker's flagship models. In fact, with its entry-level "Propulsion" trim level, you can benefit from a WLTP range of 491 km. What's more, it's one of the electric cars available on the market.
- Price: €41,990
- Range: 491 km
- Power: 283 hp
- Fast charge: 25 minutes
Tesla Model Y
Let's move on to the electric SUV Tesla Model Yproduced in Europe at the Gigafactory near Berlin, this electric SUV offers real interior comfort thanks to its spaciousness. Its rear (854 liters) and front (117 liters) trunks make it the perfect family SUV for your vacations. 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 functions such as Dog Mode.
- Price: €45,990
- Autonomy: 455
- Power: 299 hp
- Fast charge: 17 minutes
Tesla Model S
Next up is the brand's sportiest model, the electric sedan Tesla Model S. It boasts the kind of extraordinary power worthy of great sports cars. 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 finish has been introduced, and is still capable of doing the same 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 hp
- Recharge time: 30 minutes
Tesla Model X
Finally, the Tesla Model X is the electric SUV electric SUV. Designed for efficiency, it boasts the world's lowest drag coefficient for an SUV, at just 0.24 Cd. This will increase your range by up to 576 km. Its windscreen also makes it a unique SUV, featuring the world's largest panoramic windscreen. Last but not least, 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 hp
- Recharge time: 30 min
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Purchase price €55,990
(list price excluding bonus)
- Range (WLTP): 528 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.1 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 20 min.
Tesla Model Y Grande Autonomie Propulsion
Purchase price €46,990
(list price excluding bonus)
- Range (WLTP): 600 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.9 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 29 min.
Tesla Model X Dual Motor
Purchase price €101,990
(list price excluding bonuses)
Leasing with no down payment for professionals from €1,701 / month
- Range (WLTP): 576 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.9 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 30 min.
Tesla Model X Plaid
Purchase price €116,990
(list price excluding bonus)
Leasing with no down payment for professionals from €1,701 / month
- Range (WLTP): 543 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 2.6 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 30 min.
Tesla Model 3 Propulsion
Purchase price €38,990
(list price excluding bonus)
Low-cost leasing for professionals from €650 / month
- Range (WLTP): 513 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.1 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 25 min.
Tesla Model Y Propulsion
Purchase price €44,990
(list price excluding bonus)
Low-cost leasing for professionals from €620 / month
- Range (WLTP): 455 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.9 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 25 min.
Tesla Model Y Performance
Purchase price €55,990
(list price excluding bonus)
Leasing with no down payment for professionals from €798 / month
- Range (WLTP): 514 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.7 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 27 min.
Tesla Model S Dual Motor
Purchase price €94,990
(list price excluding bonus)
Low-cost leasing for professionals from €1,582 / month
- Range (WLTP): 634 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.2 sec
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 30 min.
Tesla Model Y Long Range
Purchase price €51,990
(list price excluding bonus)
Low-cost leasing for professionals from €716 / month
- Range (WLTP): 533 km
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5 sec.
- Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 27 min.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can say that we're eagerly 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 confident words, Tesla should invest in France in one way or another.
