Tesla dials up Volkswagen challenge with German service expansion

Europe’s largest economy recently embarked on a fresh government-backed push to promote a shift toward electric cars after previous efforts fells shor
...
Photo courtesy: www.tesla.com
Photo courtesy: www.tesla.com

Tesla Inc.’s expansion on the home turf of Volkswagen AG, Daimler AG and BMW AG is gathering pace.

The company announced a plan to open its largest service center in Germany as it scales up Model 3 deliveries across Europe. That came just weeks after Tesla unveiled a plan to build a factory near Berlin.

Also check these Vehicles

Find more Cars
Tesla Model S (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
BatteryCapacity Icon75 kWh Range Icon396 km
₹70 Lakhs - 1 Cr
Alert Me When Launched
Tesla Model 3 (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
BatteryCapacity Icon82kWh Range Icon 555 km
₹ 70 - 90 Lakhs
Alert Me When Launched
Volkswagen Polo 2024 (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
Engine Icon999 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 8 Lakhs
Alert Me When Launched
Volkswagen Tiguan 2025 (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
Engine Icon1984 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 37 Lakhs
Alert Me When Launched
Volkswagen Taigun (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon1498.0 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 10.49 - 17.50 Lakhs
Compare
View Offers
Volkswagen Virtus (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon999.0 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 11.21 - 17.91 Lakh
Compare
View Offers

The site of the new service center south of Hanover, about an hour’s drive from VW’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, covers 3,000 square meters (32,290 square feet), Tesla said Monday. The company has moved local staff from a previous location in downtown Hanover and will also recruit more people.

Tesla’s sales expansion in Europe had been overshadowed by complaints about poor quality and customer service in Germany. Europe’s largest economy recently embarked on a fresh government-backed push to promote a shift toward electric cars after previous efforts fells short of expectations.

Success in Germany is critical to Tesla’s global expansion strategy. The U.S. manufacturer will construct a plant near Berlin after completing a gigafactory in Shanghai to boost its presence in China, the world’s largest electric-car market.

First Published Date: 10 Dec 2019, 11:45 AM IST
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS

Check Latest Offers

Please provide your details to get Personalized Offers

Choose city
+91 | Choose city
Choose city
Select a dealer

Want to get the best price for your existing car?

Powered by: Spinny Logo
By clicking "View Offers" you Agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy
Dear Name

Please verify your mobile number.

+91 | Choose city
Couldn't verify the OTP.
It's either expired or it's incorrect.