Elon Musk says Tesla is pulling the plug on the Cybertruck
Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduces the Cybertruck at Tesla’s design studio in Hawthorne (Los Angeles County) on Nov. 21, 2019. Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around mid-2027, Elon Musk says, to make room for increased Cybercab production.
TL;DR
- Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production around mid-next year at Gigafactory Texas.
- Production capacity will shift to the Cybercab, Tesla's autonomous two-seat vehicle.
- Cybertruck sales have fallen well short of initial targets, with significant year-over-year declines.
- The vehicle has faced numerous recalls and criticism regarding price, specifications, and quality.
- A fatal crash in November 2024 involving a Cybertruck led to scrutiny and a lawsuit alleging issues with escape mechanisms.
- CEO Elon Musk stated that existing Cybertrucks will remain on the road for a long time.
- The Cybertruck's lead engineer noted its role as a technology development platform that lives on through the Cybercab.