Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

21 incredible facts about Elon Musk's Gigafactory

Cadie ThompsonNov 13, 2016, 20:13 IST

Tesla MotorsElon Musk has lofty ambitions for Tesla over the next few years.

By the end of 2017, the company aims to begin production of its more affordable Model 3. And by 2020 it plans to ramp up production to build as many as one million vehicles per year, an ambitious goal considering the company expects to produce about 80,000 to 90,000 vehicles in 2016.

For any of this to be possible, though, Tesla must first complete its Gigafactory, a giant battery plant appropriately located on Electric Avenue in Sparks, Nevada.

Complimentary Tech Event

Transform talent with learning that works

Capability development is critical for businesses who want to push the envelope of innovation.Discover how business leaders are strategizing around building talent capabilities and empowering employee transformation.Know More

While the plant isn't expected to be complete for a while, Tesla and Musk have already revealed quite a few details about the factory that are pretty mind blowing.

Here's a look at the 21 most incredible facts that have been revealed about the Gigafactory so far.