Tesla Fremont Plant Faces Legal and Regulatory Scrutiny Over Air Quality Violations

Multiple lawsuits and regulatory actions highlight ongoing pollution issues at Tesla's primary California factory.

Tesla's Fremont factory has been cited for over 110 air quality violations since 2019, primarily from its paint shops.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District seeks an order to compel Tesla to address pollution control failures.
A new lawsuit alleges Tesla's operations have exposed residents and workers to hazardous chemicals, including arsenic and cadmium.
The Environmental Democracy Project's complaint asks for an injunction and civil penalties for Clean Air Act violations.
Tesla has previously faced penalties from the EPA for similar air quality violations at the Fremont facility.