According to the electric car company, the withdrawal does not affect the construction plans of its German battery plant.
American electric car manufacturer Tesla has withdrawn its application for state aid for its plant under construction near Berlin.
According to Reuters, the matter was first reported by the German Ministry of Economic Affairs and later confirmed by Tesla.
Tesla was estimated to receive € 1.1 billion in European Union support for its battery plant. The support plan was approved by the EU in January and a final decision was expected by the end of the year.
A Tesla spokesman told Reuters that the withdrawal of the grant application would not affect its construction plans.
Company did not specify why it withdrew its aid application. CEO of Tesla Elon Musk However, a news service on Twitter said the company has always opposed all state aid.
Tesla has also applied for public support from the Land of Brandenburg, but this application has not been withdrawn.
According to the German Ministry of Economy, Tesla is investing five billion euros in its plant in Germany.
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