Tesla to expand Shanghai Gigafactory to speed up Model 3 and Y production The Gigafactory 3 is the first giant production plant of the manufacturer Tesla outside the North American continent. Established in Shanghai, it makes it possible to produce vehicles directly on Chinese soil and to meet strong market demand without going through more expensive imports. It contributes to a large extent to the volumes produced by the firm thanks to its capacity to produce 450 electric vehicles annually , Model 3s sold in China and exported to Europe (pending the entry into service of Giga Berlin at the…