Tesla to keep producing Cybertrucks until the end of next summer
Tesla is winding down Cybertruck production, but it will keep making the cars a little longer than originally anticipated.
Tesla has made a U-turn regarding its decision to wind down production of the Cybertruck. Initially, CEO Elon Musk stated that the electric pickup would cease manufacturing around the middle of next year. However, Musk later admitted that demand for the Cybertruck was strong, with orders exceeding the company's production capacity.
In response, Tesla has decided to keep producing Cybertrucks until the end of summer 2027, an extension of a couple of months. This decision aims to work through the remaining Cybertruck order backlog and ensure that customers who have already placed orders receive their vehicles. Despite this move not being the most profit-maximizing, it demonstrates a sentimentality towards the Cybertruck that Musk believes is worth preserving.
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