Tesla Texas factory moves toward 24/7 production cycle
Reports indicate that Tesla's Gigafactory Texas is adding night shifts to scale up output for its Cybercab and Model Y lines.
Tesla is reportedly shifting its Gigafactory Texas toward continuous, around-the-clock operations. Local observers monitoring activity at the Austin facility suggest that the addition of night shifts is intended to double the plant's production throughput.
Aerial footage reveals significant inventory of the Cybercab model staged in delivery lots, signaling an imminent ramp-up in supply. While Tesla has not officially detailed the operational changes, the move aligns with the company’s push to expand its Robotaxi services across Texas, including upcoming launches in Dallas.
Beyond autonomous vehicles, the increased capacity may address ongoing supply constraints for the Model Y. Customers for the six-seat Model Y variant have faced delivery delays, with current timelines stretching into early 2027. Increased operational hours could help mitigate these bottlenecks, which have been exacerbated by rising demand for vehicles integrated with Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software.
Investors and analysts expect further clarity on the production schedule during the company's annual shareholder meeting in December or when quarterly delivery figures are released in January.