Tesla has been scouting sites for a new factory, and one of the possible locations is in Quebec or Ontario. If this location is chosen, it could be the company’s 10th or 12th Gigafactory, making vehicles and batteries. The location would be a significant boost for the company, as it would bring the company closer to reaching its target of making 100,000 cars per year.

Tesla is scouting sites for a new factory

Tesla has been scouting sites for a new facility across North America and has hinted at Quebec. The company has been meeting with the Quebec government and Vale Canada operations in Ontario. The company has not confirmed the exact purpose of the facility, but it could produce vehicles as well as batteries. It could also combine the production of both products. In addition, the Canadian government is getting more business from Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, which have already signed supply deals with Canadian companies to produce the materials for EV batteries.

While Musk is in Quebec, he said the company is also looking into the battery valley of Quebec and Ontario. In Canada, Tesla has already visited Vale’s nickel operations. It also toured a graphite mining and processing company in Quebec’s battery valley.

The location of the factory is crucial in Canada’s EV battery supply chain. Having a local source for magnets and electrolytes would help the continent’s EV battery supply chain. Currently, nearly all magnets are imported from Asia. Having a local source for magnet production would further strengthen the supply chain in North America. It’s unclear whether Tesla will build Giga Canada, but it is certainly important for the country’s EV industry to find a reliable source of these materials.

It could be in Ontario or Quebec

If a Tesla Gigafactory were to be built in Canada, it might be located in Ontario or Quebec. These two provinces both have the right resources to host the massive factory, such as hydropower and key battery metals. As well, both are already heavily involved in the production of electric cars and batteries. The government of Quebec has recently announced plans to invest 3 billion Canadian dollars in the production of batteries. For example, Lion Electric has plans to build a five-GWh battery factory in Quebec, while Nouveau Monde Graphite and Nemaska Lithium have already launched products to refine graphite.

Canada has also been one of the most attractive places for Tesla to build its factory, and the company has made its intentions clear in a recent letter to the Canadian government. The letter confirms that the company has been working with the government on getting a fast-track permit to build the facility.

It could make vehicles or batteries

Tesla is currently in talks with the Quebec government about building a large battery factory in Quebec. The province is rich in lithium, graphite, and other metals needed to produce batteries. The government has announced plans to invest between $2 and $3 billion in the development of these materials. The project could involve both extraction and battery cell production.

Tesla’s Canadian office has not responded to requests for comment. It is not clear if the company will build the new factory in Quebec, but it has filed a lobbying registry in Quebec. The company intends to work with the government on permitting reforms in order to build the new facility. It plans to make the province more competitive with other high-growth manufacturing locations in North America.

Musk has said the company will announce a new Gigafactory in Canada later this year. The company is in talks with the Quebec government about a potential deal, which could involve investing billions of dollars in the region.

It would be the company’s 10th or 12th Gigafactory

According to reports, Tesla has been in discussions with the provincial government of Quebec to build a new battery plant. The company already has manufacturing facilities in California, Germany, and Austin, Texas. But the company is keen to find a location in North America that offers the best opportunity for building a battery factory quickly. The reason behind this is simple: Tesla wants to be able to quickly deploy its production capacity. However, long environmental assessments and permitting processes can hinder this process. In this case, a province with a high level of support for building the factory quickly will be the most likely candidate.

But despite the high demand for electric vehicles, Tesla is still selling niche vehicles. It is expensive and not suitable for most budgets. The company plans to sell a more affordable mass-market model in the future. In Quebec, the company has already sold 300 vehicles. In comparison, the Chevrolet Volt costs $36,000.