A German environmental group has filed two criminal charges against Tesla pertaining to potential groundwater contamination and beginning construction without a permit.
Local water association Strausberg-Erkner are also voicing concerns, as Tesla's expansion plans put local water supplies at potential risk of contamination.
The prosecutor's office has yet to decide if they will pursue the charges, considering the support Tesla is receiving from local authorities and civil servants.
Even if there are eventual charges, especially pertaining to the water issue, Tesla could still reach an agreement with prosecutors in order to meet its production goals.
Despite all the legal obstacles, Tesla is still aiming to increase Model Y and Model 3 production in Germany from 500,000 units yearly up to 1 million units.