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Tesla to add Cybertruck shift to clear orders before dismantling line next year
Reuters • • business
Key Points:
- Tesla's Cybertruck order backlog currently exceeds the company's production capacity before the planned dismantling of the production line for Cybercab expansion around June/July 2025, according to Elon Musk.
- To address the backlog, Tesla will add an extra production shift in an effort to complete all orders on time.
- Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory to reallocate resources toward the Cybercab, a two-seat robotaxi central to Musk's autonomous vehicle and AI ambitions.
- The Cybertruck has underperformed compared to Musk's initial sales expectations, with US sales dropping to about 20,000 vehicles in 2024 from nearly 39,000 in 2023, well below the predicted 250,000 annual sales.
- The vehicle has faced quality concerns, recalls, and limited international market prospects due to its unconventional stainless steel design.
