Farewell, Cybertruck. I loved you. I was wrong about you. Forgive me.
I put down a $100 deposit on Tesla's Cybertruck, then bought a Model 3. Here's my eulogy for the pickup I loved and was wrong about.
In a somber farewell, Tesla's Cybertruck has come to an end. For the last few years, the angular pickup truck captured the imaginations of many, including Alistair Barr, who secretly placed a $100 deposit on one in 2022. Barr was enamored with the truck's bold design and defended it against critics, even seeing the Cybertruck become America's third-best-selling electric vehicle in one quarter of 2024.
However, the Cybertruck's journey ended with Tesla announcing the production would conclude in mid-2026, giving way to the Cybercab. Despite the vehicle's potential to revolutionize the American pickup market, sales were far from impressive, with only 20,000 units sold in 2025 and around 16,000 shipped in 2026. For Barr, the Cybertruck represented more than just a failed vehicle; it was a symbol of dreamers pushing the boundaries of innovation, even when others doubted their vision.
While the Cybertruck may no longer be on the road, its legacy of inspiring creativity and challenging conventions lives on.
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