Tesla is planning to build a distribution center near Austin, Texas, further increasing its investment in the region, according to a September filing with the state’s Department of Licensing and Regulation.
The automotive and technology manufacturer expects to spend just over $1.4 million on the 538,720-square-foot facility, with construction slated to begin Dec. 7. The project, which would consist of a new lease space build-out for an existing structure, is targeting a December 2028 completion date.
Tesla did not respond to a request for additional details about the facility. The company has 135 delivery centers in the U.S., with the majority in California and Florida, but none of those are in Texas. Its footprint for deliveries remains different in the state due to its motor vehicle sales franchise laws…