Tesla Motors is in discussions with the German government over the prospect of building a battery factory in the country, Economy Minister Sigmar **riel says.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk had been in contact with German officials and might seek state support for the facility, **riel said at an event at a Mercedes-Benz car factory in Rastatt, Germany. **riel did not provide details about the proposed plant or timing of a decision.
"We're in talks" with the Tesla CEO about a possible plant, **riel said. "I assume he will want public funds."
A battery factory in Germany would open a new front in Tesla's competition with former shareholder and Mercedes-parent Daimler AG and luxury-car leader BMW AG. It would also be a sign of more aggressive expansion as Tesla prepares to open its Gigafactory, the massive battery plant now being built outside Reno, Nevada.
Tesla has said that Germany is a key market for its household battery-storage systems.
A Tesla spokeswoman in Germany wasn't immediately able to comment.
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