Musk's futuristic Cybertruck rolls towards exit
WASHINGTON: Production of Cybertrucks — the pickups hailed by enthusiasts as a symbol of Elon Musk’s futuristic ambitions and equally hated as ugly reminders of the Donald Trump era — will wind down, the Tesla chief executive said on Friday.
Tesla's Cybertruck, a futuristic pickup truck envisioned by Elon Musk, will cease production at its Texas factory by mid-2027, according to the company's CEO. The move comes as Tesla reallocates space for the production of its Cybercab robotaxi. Musk did not specify whether the Cybertruck would be discontinued entirely or if outstanding orders would be fulfilled.
Lead engineer Wes Morrill praised the Cybertruck as a remarkable technology development platform, stating its legacy lives on through the Cybercab. However, the Cybertruck's journey has been fraught with challenges, from repeated delays to vandalism and harassment by some owners. Despite its initial hype, sales have been far below expectations, with only 72,702 units sold globally, primarily in 2024.
The Cybertruck's failure to meet mainstream demand highlights the difficulties in translating initial enthusiasm into sustained market success.
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