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No more Cybertrucks; Musk moves on from the angular metallic flop
Ars Technica • • general
Key Points:
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that production of the Cybertruck will end in mid-2027, freeing up factory space for other models like the Cybercab.
- The Cybertruck, first revealed in 2019, featured an unconventional angular design and ambitious claims about its stainless steel monocoque construction, which proved impractical.
- Initial plans aimed for a sub-$40,000 price point and high sales volumes, but development faced significant challenges, including issues with production precision and recalls.
- By 2023, the Cybertruck had shifted to a more conventional unibody chassis, but sales remained disappointing, leading Musk to publicly admit the project’s failure to meet expectations.
- The vehicle’s polarizing design and association with Musk’s controversial public persona contributed to its poor market reception, and sales to SpaceX were insufficient to sustain the model.
