‘Call Him Out’: Cybertruck Loyalists Are in Mourning-and They Want Answers From Elon Musk

Key Points:

• Tesla announced it will halt Cybertruck production around mid-2025 to increase production of self-driving Cybercabs, sparking disappointment and confusion among Cybertruck owners and enthusiasts.
• Critics attribute the decision not only to Musk's focus on autonomous vehicles but also to weak Cybertruck sales, delayed deliveries, high prices, recalls, and political controversies linked to Musk.
• Many Cybertruck owners express feelings of betrayal, concern over unfulfilled orders, and frustration with Tesla's shift away from traditional vehicles to autonomous tech, fearing a loss of vehicle ownership freedom.
• Some Tesla fans argue that the company is alienating its core enthusiast customer base by prioritizing AI and robotics over appealing, driver-controlled vehicles, as evidenced by the discontinuation of the Model S, Model X, and now the Cybertruck.
• There is growing resentment that Tesla used Cybertruck owners as beta testers for autonomous technology, with unclear communication from the company fueling uncertainty about the true reasons behind the production halt.