In Chesterfield, Missouri, aerial footage captures hundreds of Teslas parked outside a shopping mall slated for closure. Residents and passersby are baffled by the sight, questioning the reason behind the accumulation of vehicles.
The parking lot adjacent to St. Louis has transformed into what locals dub a “Tesla farm,” with an increasing number of Teslas appearing regularly. A nearby Tesla service center attributes the overflow to limited space at their facility, resulting in Cybertrucks, Model S, and Model X vehicles dominating the lot.
Fox 2, a local news station, investigates the phenomenon, revealing over 400 Teslas parked in the soon-to-be-closed mall’s lot. The service center, located three miles away, utilizes the space to accommodate its surplus inventory due to parking constraints.
Tim Lowe, senior Vice President of the Staenberg Group, confirms Tesla’s rental of the space, citing insufficient parking capacity at their nearby dealership. While locals have grown accustomed to the presence of Tesla vehicles, the recent surge raises questions about excess inventory.
Speculation arises regarding Tesla’s storage strategy, reminiscent of a previous incident where over 3,000 Teslas were parked near Berlin. Despite Elon Musk’s claims of infinite demand, inventory management concerns persist, leading to layoffs and production adjustments.
Tesla’s inventory surplus prompts workforce reductions, with approximately 14,000 employees facing termination globally. Despite Musk’s assurances, price cuts and production adjustments aim to alleviate inventory strain as Tesla navigates supply and demand dynamics.