I want to tour the Tesla Factory, Assembly Line, Gigafactory, Hawthorne Studio, Service Centre and/or SpaceX facilities how do I get an invite?
Tesla opens up selected locations for guided tours for all owners, here are the details for all the locations:
- Fremont, California
- Tilburg, Netherlands
- Gigafactory 1, Nevada
- Hawthorne, California
- SpaceX (next door to Tesla), Hawthorne, California
- UK service centres
- Approved Tesla Bodyshop locations
Fremont, California (USA Manufacturing and Assembly plant)
Up to 3 months ahead email: FactoryTours@tesla.com with your VIN or RN (Reservation Number)
What is the tour? The free ~60 minute tour takes you around the majority of the main manufacturing base for Tesla Global, they will take you through the whole process of designing, building and assembling the cars. It’s a superb experience and a must visit if in California.
Are there any restrictions? Best to check with Tesla as this may be out of date but:
- Unfortunately, tours are only for owners or those who have pre-ordered a vehicle.
- Everyone must wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and a shirt with sleeves (short sleeves ok)
- The registered Tesla owner must be present with guests
- No photo or video allowed inside the factory
- All minors must be accompanied by an adult
- No toddlers or infants (0 – 36 months old) permitted on the tour
- Your tour experience is subject to change depending on factory developments and its production schedule.
- This includes but is not limited to: tour route, tour duration and activity within the factory
Can I take guests? Yes 3 guests + yourself
I cannot wait I want to see photos/videos now: Start here (lots of spoilers) and then go to photos from the factory & Tilburg on this page.
Where can I learn more? Tesla Website
Tilburg, Netherlands (EU Final Assembly and PDI)
Up to 3 months ahead email: FactoryTours@tesla.com with your VIN or RN (Reservation Number). Tours last around 45 minutes.
Are there any restrictions? Best to check with Tesla as this may be out of date but:
- Children over 12 years are permitted but minimum height is 1.2 Mtrs’.
- No photos to be taken and they may eject you if you do
- Unfortunately, tours are only for owners or those who have pre-ordered a vehicle.
Can I take guests? Yes 3 guests + yourself
I cannot wait I want to see photos/videos now: You can see more inside photos from the factory & Tilburg on this page.
Gigafactory 1, Nevada (Battery Assembly Plant)
30 minutes outside of Reno, Nevada the 1.9M square foot (only 1-6th built far).
- Tours are 60 minutes long
- Children over 12 years are permitted but minimum height is 1.2 Mtrs’ – We’ve also seen
- No photos to be taken and they may eject you if you do
- Subject to availability
- Not currently bookable, details soon
Where can I learn more? Website
Hawthorne, California (Tesla design studio)
Located at the SpaceX facility this is the location where current and future vehicles are designed, prototyped and tested. You can visit the lobby while you charge your Model S outside at the supercharger but that is about it. You’re not going to get in unless you know someone at Tesla that can get you in and that is extremely unlikely to happen as it’s where all future vehicles are designed. The referral scheme may get you an invite.
SpaceX (next door to Hawthorne)
If you know a staff member that is willing to risk their job then feel free to message them. Very unlikely to get anywhere near this. Although you can see the SpaceX rocket from the outside.
UK Service Centres
Look out for Clubhouse events where Tesla open up their doors for all owners to visit
Approved Tesla Bodyshop locations
Watch out for open days within the events section of the group
I don’t own a Tesla vehicle
You can see more inside photos from the factory & Tilburg on this page.
