Reuters reveals Telsa is idling Shanghai production for two days amid China’s COVID curbs

Reuters was first to report that electric vehicle maker Tesla was suspending production at its Shanghai factory – known as the Gigafactory 3 – for two days this week as China tightens COVID restrictions to attempt to curb an outbreak. The report, based on a notice sent internally and to suppliers, said production was suspended for Wednesday and Thursday at a plant that makes the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover for China and export markets. In a separate notice also reviewed by Reuters, Tesla asked suppliers to estimate how many workers would be needed for full production and to provide details of workers affected by COVID restrictions.