Elon Musk Extends Cybertruck Production to 'Work Through' Order Backlog, Says There Must Be Room for 'Sentimentality'
Elon Musk has extended production of Cybertruck to work through an order backlog, the Tesla owner has said.
Tesla's Elon Musk has announced that production of the Cybertruck will continue to handle the existing order backlog, extending into the end of summer 2027. Initially, Musk had planned to cease Cybertruck production around mid-year next year to allow room for the more promising Cybercab. However, the decision to keep the Cybertruck running has drawn some criticism, as Musk admits it's not the most financially prudent move.
He humorously noted that there must be a place for sentimentality in the world, otherwise, what's the point? The Cybertruck, launched in 2023 with much fanfare, has struggled to gain traction in sales and has even become the butt of online jokes since its debut in 2019 when Musk famously demonstrated its supposedly unbreakable glass.
Despite the mixed reception, fans of both Musk and the Cybertruck have been pleased with the news. However, it's worth noting that Tesla's focus is now on the Cybercab, which Musk believes will be key to their robotaxi ambitions. Reuters reported that the two-seater robotaxi is still in its early stages, with production beginning only earlier this year. Tesla has an installed capacity of over 125,000 units.
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