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Tesla Gigafactory Nevada
[Last updated: Apr 2026]
This battery pack/module gigafactory is part of the advanced manufacturing and industrial electrification ecosystem.
| OEM/owner: | Tesla |
| Facility: | Gigafactory Nevada |
| Location: | Sparks Nevada |
| Country: | USA |
| Tier level: | 1 |
| Capacity: | 100 GWh |
| Cell chemistry: | NCA / LFP (transitioning) |
| Status: | Operational |
| Opened: | 2016 |
| Investment: | $9.99B USD |
| Anchor customer: | Tesla |
| Other customer: | Panasonic JV (2170); Tesla captive (4680) | Geo risk: | LOW |
Supply chain notes:
Largest single battery plant in North America; Panasonic 2170 JV + Tesla captive 4680 lines scaling; LFP transition underway for Megapack..
Semiconductor relevant notes:
SiC traction modules; BMS ICs; 4680 demands new electrode/electrolyte supply chain.
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EV battery cell gigafactories are large-scale industrial production facilities that include cell manufacturing, automation, and high-throughput logistics. These facilities impose significant electrical load, thermal management, and site electrification requirements, and serve as anchor nodes within regional supply chains and energy infrastructure.