Tesla (TSLA) expects to begin battery cell production at its Gruenheide facility in Germany by mid-2027, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing a senior company executive.

Speaking at an industry conference in Berlin, Tesla senior director Andre Thierig said construction has been completed and that the company has already started manufacturing battery components at the site.

Tesla did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.

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