What is a Gigafactory?

A Gigafactory is a gigantic battery­ production facility that brings multiple companies and component makers together to scale up for cheaper manufacturing.

  • The word was first coined by Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk in 2013. .
  • The name Gigafactory comes from the word ‘Giga,’ the unit of measurement representing “billions.”

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