Tesla is temporarily unable to continue building its factory in Grünheide near Berlin. The Strausberg-Erkner water association turned off the water because Tesla did not pay the bill, said association spokeswoman Sandra Ponesky on Thursday in Strausberg.

Multiple reminders The company had been reminded several times, with the threat of blocking. The period of 14 days has expired. “Tesla is not treated differently from others,” said the spokeswoman. When the money arrives, the water will be turned on again. The Märkische Oderzeitung had previously reported online about it.

The temporary cutting off of the water comes at an inopportune time for the US automaker: construction work is in full swing. Starting next summer, Tesla intends to manufacture electric cars in Grünheide in the Oder-Spree district. In a first stage are 500. 000 electric cars per year and around 12. 000 Number of employees planned.

Tesla Manufacturing Brandenburg SE recently signed the water development contract. However, this is about the water supply and wastewater disposal for the first expansion stage. Tesla is currently receiving the water from a temporary connection via standpipes.

The approval for the project is pending The environmental approval for the project by the state of Brandenburg is still pending. Tesla is already building with preliminary