- Nevada offered $1.25 billion in tax breaks to win Tesla - If the deal is approved by the Nevada Legislature, Tesla will operate in the state essentially tax free for 10 years. In exchange, the company must invest a minimum of $3.5 billion in manufacturing equipment and real property in the state. http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/09/04/tesla-nevada-gigafactory/15099365/ 104 comments politics