A significant change in management is about to take place at Tesla Giga Shanghai: Song Gangthe first employee of the Gigafactory and a key figure in the construction and operation of the production facility, is stepping down from his position this week. The management of the factory, which is considered Tesla's largest production facility worldwide, will be temporarily taken over by Fei Wenjinthe previous Director of Quality. Wenjin was recently promoted to Senior Director, according to local media reports.
A look back at Song's impressive career
Song Gang was the first employee to join Gigafactory Shanghai in December 2018 Tesla joined. From initial planning to full production capacity, he led the development of the factory, which today has around 1 million vehicles per year produced today. Under his leadership, the models Model 3 and Model Y manufactured both for the Chinese market and for export.
In his LinkedIn profile, Song proudly describes: "As the No. 1 employee at Tesla GFSH, I have built the world's leading vehicle, battery and drive unit factory."
Song's legacy: more than just vehicles
In addition to his work on vehicle production, Song also played a key role in Tesla's expansion into energy storage in China. Under his leadership, the development of the megafactory in ShanghaiTesla's first energy storage factory outside the USA. From the first quarter of 2025, this plant is expected to produce up to 10,000 Megapack units annually, comparable to the capacity of the megafactory in Lathrop, California.
The importance of Giga Shanghai
Under Song's leadership, Gigafactory Shanghai has developed into Tesla's most important production facility. It makes a significant contribution to meeting demand both on the domestic market and internationally. In addition to vehicle production, the factory is central to Tesla's global expansion strategy.
A new phase for Tesla Giga Shanghai
As Song Gang turns its attention to new challenges, it remains to be seen how the change in leadership will affect the future development of Gigafactory Shanghai. With the megafactory and the planned expansion of production capacity, the factory faces an exciting future.
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