By Natalia Rueda 
It was a story of hope and promise, one that brought excitement and anticipation to the people of Nuevo León. Tesla, the electric car giant, announced plans to invest $10 billion in building a new megafactory in the Mexican state, with the promise of boosting its economy and providing new job opportunities. However, as months have passed since the initial announcement, it seems that this investment may have been more of a fleeting promise than a concrete plan.
Earlier this year, the news of Tesla’s plans to build a new electric car plant in Mexico sent shockwaves through the state. Residents were abuzz with the potential benefits that this investment could bring, and local authorities were confident that the project would be a game-changer for the region. However, as the year has progressed, it has become evident that the timeline for the factory’s completion is not as imminent as expected.
Initially, it was stated that the plant would be the second production line for a new low-cost model of electric vehicle. However, during the launch of Tesla’s latest model, the Cybertruck, CEO Elon Musk revealed that the company’s focus would now be on its gigafactory in Austin, Texas. The production of the low-cost model in Mexico seemed to be pushed to the backburner, with Musk even stating that it “will take a long time.”
This delay, along with the lack of concrete details from Tesla, has brought about speculation and uncertainty. Questions have been raised about the company’s interest level in the Latin American country, as well as the feasibility of the project itself. The delay in starting construction, coupled with Musk’s comments about focusing on production at the Austin gigafactory, has led some to believe that the promised car plant in Nuevo León may not come to fruition.
The local authorities remain positive about the project, but it is becoming clear that the timeline for its completion is not as immediate as initially anticipated. While experts believe that the plant will eventually be built in the state, it may take longer than expected.
For the people of Nuevo León, this investment was seen as a beacon of hope, a promise of a brighter economic future. However the fate of the $10 billion investment, and the potential benefits it could bring, hangs in the balance. For now, only time will tell if Tesla’s plans for Mexico’s Nuevo León will come to fruition, or if it will remain a promise unfulfilled.
With information from El País