February 10, the American plant for the production of Tesla electric vehicles in Shanghai will resume production in terms of spreading epidemic of coronavirus with the support of local government.
"in view of the practical difficulties faced by major manufacturing firms, including Tesla, with the resumption of production, we coordinate all efforts to help companies resume production as soon as possible", - said the official representative of the city government of Shanghai Xu Wei.
Tesla warned on 30 January that as a result of the epidemic, which has led to serious violations of the communication and supply chains across China, she has a week and a half to reschedule the delivery vehicles in Shanghai.
Vice President of Tesla Tao Lin said this week that production would resume on February 10.
Shanghai company worth $ 2 billion is the first plant to Elon musk outside of the United States. The production of electric vehicles started in October of last year, and first deliveries began last month.
on Saturday, the Shanghai government has also said it will ask banks to provide loans at preferential rates to small businesses and to exempt firms in most affected sectors from the value added tax, among other measures to support business during an epidemic. Such assistance will be extended to foreign companies.
