If you’ve played BGMI in recent months, you’ve almost certainly seen players zoom across the map in that sleek, silent electric Tesla, leaving regular Dacias and buggies in the dust. It’s faster, sturdier, and even has a handy autopilot feature that lets you focus on healing or shooting while you drive. If you’ve been wondering how to make Tesla in BGMI without wasting half the match running around for random items or getting ambushed by campers, you’re in the right place. I’ve tested this process across 20+ classic matches on both Erangel 2.0 and Livik, so every tip here is proven to work for new and veteran players alike.
Core Requirements to Make Tesla in BGMI
Before you even mark the Gigafactory on your map, you need to tick a few key boxes to avoid showing up and leaving empty-handed. The process isn’t complicated, but missing even one of these requirements means you’ll waste time, or worse, get eliminated before you can start the build. A lot of new players think you need rare loot or special chips to assemble the car, but that’s an old myth from when the feature first launched. All you need is the right map, basic gear, and a little extra time.
- You’re playing on Erangel 2.0 or Livik classic mode – Tesla assembly is not available on other maps like Miramar, Sanhok, or Karakin as of the latest update. On Erangel, the Gigafactory sits near the west coast, right between Georgopol and Gatka. On Livik, you’ll find the smaller Tesla assembly plant in the northern section of the map, near the Nordic Fjord point of interest.
- You have at least basic weapons and level 1 armor – the Gigafactory is one of the most popular drop spots in every match, so you’ll likely run into 2-3 enemy squads before you can start building. Don’t even think about interacting with any assembly nodes if you don’t have a weapon with at least 30 rounds of ammo first.
- You can spare 2-3 minutes of in-game time – the assembly process takes a little over 90 seconds once you activate all required nodes, so don’t try this if the first safe zone is already closing more than 1km away from the factory. You’ll end up wasting the car, or getting caught in the blue zone before you can drive to safety.
You don’t need any other special items, no secret codes, no in-game currency. If you meet all three of these requirements, you’re already halfway to driving your own Tesla across the map. I usually only attempt the build if my squad drops near the factory and the first safe zone includes the area, to cut down on unnecessary risk.
Step-by-Step Process to Assemble Your Tesla
Once you’ve cleared the factory of enemies and confirmed you have enough time to spare, the actual build process is super straightforward. I’ve done this so many times I can walk through it with my eyes closed, but I still recommend moving slowly so you don’t miss a node and get caught off guard by a hiding enemy. It’s easy to get complacent once you think the area is clear, but campers love to hide in the factory’s dark corners to steal finished Teslas.
First, locate the three power nodes scattered around the factory floor. Two are on the ground level, right next to the main assembly line, and the third is on the upper catwalk that runs along the side of the building. Each node is marked with a glowing blue Tesla logo, so you can’t miss them even if you’re playing on low graphics settings to boost your frame rate. Always check the corners around each node before you interact with it – I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve caught a player hiding behind a crate next to a node, waiting for me to stop moving to take a shot.
Next, interact with each node one by one. You don’t have to do them in any specific order, but I always start with the catwalk node first so I have a high ground view of the entire factory while I’m activating it. Once you’ve hit all three, you’ll see a notification pop up on your screen that the assembly process has started, and the giant robotic arms on the line will start moving. You don’t have to stay inside the factory the entire time – as long as no other player interacts with the nodes to reset the process, the car will finish building even if you step outside for a second to take a fight with a squad approaching the doors.
Once the 90-second timer runs out, the finished Tesla will roll off the end of the assembly line, and you can get in and drive away immediately. I always circle the car once before I get in, just to make sure no one is hiding in the back seat or clinging to the side waiting to ambush me. I learned that lesson the hard way a few months back, when a player snuck into the back while my squad was distracted by a fight outside, and took out all three of us while we were driving to the safe zone.
Key Advantages of Using a Tesla in BGMI Matches
A lot of players wonder if it’s even worth the risk of dropping at the Gigafactory just to get a car, but the Tesla has some huge perks that make it way better than any regular vehicle you can find spawned randomly on the map. For starters, it’s way faster than most regular cars, with a top speed of 150 km/h, which makes it perfect for outrunning the blue zone or chasing enemy squads that are trying to escape after a fight. I’ve used it to outrun the final blue zone more than once when my squad got caught far from the end circle.
It also takes 30% less damage from bullets and explosions than a regular Dacia, so you can drive through enemy fire without worrying about the car blowing up after a few shots. You can even drive through a normal grenade blast without the car catching fire, which is a huge plus when you’re rushing an enemy position. The only regular vehicle that’s more durable is the armored UAZ, which is way harder to find and slower to drive.
Another huge perk is the built-in autopilot feature. If you’re driving on a straight road, you can turn on autopilot and focus on healing, reloading, or shooting at enemies chasing you from behind. I can’t tell you how many times this feature has saved my life when I was low on health and being chased by a full squad. It’s not perfect – it won’t swerve around obstacles or turns – but it works great for long stretches of open road.
The only real downside is that it’s a little more noticeable than a regular car. The glowing Tesla logo on the front and the unique hum of the electric engine make it easy for enemies to spot you from far away, so it’s not the best choice if you’re trying to sneak around the map quietly. But that’s a small tradeoff for all the benefits you get, especially if you like playing aggressive and moving around the map a lot.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your Tesla
Even though the process is simple, I see players mess it up all the time, even seasoned ones who have been playing BGMI for years. These mistakes can cost you the car, or even your entire match, so it’s worth keeping them in mind before you head to the factory. Most of them come down to rushing the process or not paying attention to your surroundings, which are easy fixes if you’re deliberate about your steps.
The first big mistake I see is dropping straight at the factory and running for the nodes before grabbing any weapons. New players do this all the time, thinking they can activate the nodes fast before anyone else shows up. But the factory is such a popular drop spot that there’s almost always at least one other squad landing there at the same time as you. Always grab at least a basic weapon and 30 rounds of ammo before you even think about activating any nodes, even if you have to run past a node to get to a loot crate first.
Another common mistake is staring at the assembly line while the car is building. A lot of players just stand there watching the robotic arms put the car together instead of keeping an eye on the factory doors. This is an easy way to get ambushed by a squad that heard the factory noises and came to steal your car. I usually post up on the upper catwalk during the assembly process, so I can watch all the entrances and take out anyone who tries to sneak in.
Third, don’t try to build the Tesla if the safe zone is closing far away. Even if you get the car built, you might not have enough time to drive to the safe zone before the blue zone starts doing 10+ damage per second, especially if you run into other squads along the way. I usually only attempt the build if the first safe zone includes the factory, or if it’s within a 1km radius of the factory border. If it’s further away than that, I just grab a regular spawned car and head to the zone instead.
Finally, don’t assume that the car is yours just because you started the assembly process. Any player can get in the Tesla once it rolls off the line, even if they didn’t help activate the nodes. I’ve had squads roll up to the factory right as the car finishes, steal it, and drive away before we could react. Keep your guard up the entire time, even when the assembly timer is almost done.
At the end of the day, learning how to make Tesla in BGMI is a fun little skill that can give you a huge edge in your matches, especially if you like playing aggressive and moving around the map a lot. You don’t need any special skills or rare loot to do it, just a little patience and awareness of your surroundings. Next time you drop on Erangel 2.0 or Livik, give it a try – you might be surprised how much easier your matches get when you have that fast, durable electric car at your disposal.