Tesla will suspend production at its Fremont factory starting end of day March 23 in response to coronavirus, according to a leaked memo
Tesla will suspend production at its Fremont facility starting end of day March 23rd, according to an internal email viewed by Business Insider. Fremont is an California's Alameda County which is currently under a shelter-in-place order due to the coronavirus.
"You should continue to report to your current location til the end of day Monday as current operations will continue over the next few days," the email said.
It continued: "Staring Tuesday March 24 we will transition to minimum basic operations to support vehicle and energy service operations and customers, and Supercharging infrastructure as directed by authorities."
Tesla also posted the news on its investor relations site.
Tesla's Buffalo plant will also be closed starting end of day March 23rd.
Hourly employees in both locations will continue to receive pay as normal until operations cease. After that Tesla will provide paid leave.
Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
