Reports of Tesla Battery Factory in Spain Unconfirmed Amidst Prior Abandonment

A recent social media post by user Robin on September 8, 2025, has sparked speculation regarding a potential new Tesla battery manufacturing facility in Spain. The tweet stated, "> I know someone who is working at Tesla Amsterdam (on batteries), and he has to move to Spain for a year to "set up a factory" Does anyone know anything about this? I'm a bit skeptical..." This claim, however, contrasts with previously reported developments concerning Tesla's manufacturing plans in the Iberian Peninsula.

In mid-2023, widespread rumors and media reports indicated that Tesla was in advanced negotiations with the regional government of Valencia, Spain, to establish a significant factory. These reports suggested an investment exceeding €4.5 billion for either an electric vehicle assembly plant or a battery production facility. Spain, being Europe's second-largest car producer, was actively seeking investments in the electric vehicle and battery sectors, leveraging European Union recovery funds.

Despite initial excitement, multiple sources subsequently reported that Tesla abandoned these factory plans in June 2023. The cessation of negotiations was reportedly due to leaks to the press, which angered the company. Since then, there has been no official confirmation or widely reported news of Tesla, Inc. reviving plans for a vehicle or dedicated battery factory in Spain.

While Tesla has announced plans for a third Megafactory to boost its energy storage production, following successful operations in California and Shanghai, a specific location for this new facility has not been confirmed. Europe, including Spain, has been mentioned by analysts as a potential strategic location for such an expansion, particularly for Megapack production, but this remains speculative and unannounced by Tesla. The company's European operations, including its headquarters in Amsterdam, primarily focus on sales, service, and regional management, with no publicly known large-scale battery manufacturing or significant battery R&D facilities based there.

Tesla's sales performance in Spain and across Europe has seen fluctuations in 2024 and 2025, with recent reports indicating a decline in some periods amidst increasing competition from other EV manufacturers. The company has not issued any public statements or made announcements that align with the specific details of the tweet regarding an employee being relocated from Amsterdam to Spain to establish a battery factory. The information presented in the tweet remains unverified by official sources or broader media coverage.