Elon Musk once laughed at water supply issue at Tesla plant. It's real issue now

It has been some time now since Elon Musk guffawed at the suggestion that the construction of the Tesla factory in Berlin will deplete the area’s water level. The Tesla chief had then said that the notion was ‘completely wrong,’ but it seems that what was then being disregarded as false has turned out true. Cut to six months later and the company has not yet started manufacturing at the plant because of water issues.

File photo of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. 
File photo of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. 

As per a Bloomberg report, the situation in the region in and around Berlin is strenuous as the groundwater levels have been falling and the area has also been facing prolonged episodes of droughts due to climate change. Last year in August, Musk conveyed there is water ‘everywhere’ around Berlin. This has already sparked a legal controversy and the matter is going to court soon along with an acknowledgement from local authorities that the state's water supplies won't suffice once Tesla ramps up the factory.

Also Read : Why Volkswagen CEO believes Elon Musk's perception of lidar technology is wrong?

This problem can potentially delay or even lead to a permanent pause in the five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) project that can become an exorbitantly expensive setback for the electric vehicle company. Irina Engelhardt, head of the hydrogeology department at Berlin’s Technical University stated Tesla will increase the problems of the region for sure. "There might not be enough water for everyone," he told Bloomberg.

Also check these Cars

Find more Cars
Tesla Model 3 (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
₹70 - 90 Lakhs* *Expected Price
View Details
It's Quiz Time ! Can you guess the Car Logos?
PLAY NOW
Mercedes-benz Eqe (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
₹70 - 90 Lakhs* *Expected Price
View Details
Tesla Model S (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
₹70 Lakhs - 1 Cr* *Expected Price
View Details
Mercedes-benz Eqb (HT Auto photo)
₹74.5 Lakhs**Ex-showroom price
Add to compare
Check latest offers
Lexus Ux 300e (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
₹75 - 85 Lakhs* *Expected Price
View Details
Bmw X5 (HT Auto photo)
₹75.5 - 90.9 Lakhs**Ex-showroom price
Add to compare
Check latest offers

Also Read : Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster reaches close to Mars, travels 377 million kilometre

Setting up a base in Europe has been a key ambition for the EV major as the region is the fast-growing electric-vehicle market and it is being expected to become bigger and more competitive than the US market in the coming years. Though Tesla has constructed the plant at breakneck speed, it’s still waiting for final approval from local authorities. “The current water supply is sufficient for the first stage of the factory," Brandenburg Economy Minister Joerg Steinbach said in the interview. Once the company starts to it will require more water, added Steinbach.

First Published Date: 22 Feb 2022, 12:17 PM IST
Recommended for you
View all
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS
Shopping Bag Shop Now
55% OFF
SOFTSPUN Microfiber Cloth - 4 pcs - 40x40 cms - 340 GSM Grey- Thick Lint & Streak-Free Multipurpose Cloths - Automotive Microfibre Towels for Car Bike Cleaning Polishing Washing & Detailing…
Rs. 269 Rs. 604
21% OFF
Involve Your Senses One Musk Organic Car Perfume, Involve Your Senses Strong Fiber Air Freshener to Freshen'up Your Car - IONE01-40 g,Car Accessories interior car perfumes and fresheners
Rs. 315 Rs. 399
73% OFF
pTron Bullet Pro 36W PD Quick Charger, 3 Port Fast Car Charger Adapter - Compatible with All Smartphones & Tablets (Black)
Rs. 349 Rs. 1,299
55% OFF
ARNV Branded Bajaj Pulsar Body Cover, Built Water Resistant Fabric, Comes with Pocket Mirror and Belt (Grey)
Rs. 454 Rs. 999

Please provide your details to get Personalized Offers on

Choose city
+91 | Choose city
Choose city
Choose city
By clicking "View Offers" you Agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy

Dear Name

Please verify your mobile number.

+91 | Choose city