Cybertruck Architect Bolts: Inside Tesla’s Latest Exec Exit Amid EV Turmoil

Why is Tesla Cybertruck executive Siddhant Awasthi leaving the company?

Siddhant Awasthi, an Indian American engineer who led Tesla’s prestigious Cybertruck program, is leaving the Elon Musk-led electric automaker after more than eight years. Awasthi, who began at Tesla as an intern in 2017, rose quickly through the ranks to oversee one of the carmaker’s most high-profile projects — the Cybertruck, from design to large-scale production. He also took charge of the Model 3 program in July last year. “Eight years ago, …

Cybertruck Architect Bolts: Inside Tesla’s Latest Exec Exit Amid EV Turmoil

In a move that has sent ripples through the electric vehicle industry, Siddhant Awasthi, the engineer who spearheaded Tesla’s ambitious Cybertruck program, announced his departure from the company after more than eight years. Awasthi, who rose from an intern to a pivotal leadership role, shared the news on LinkedIn, reflecting on his journey and the challenges of bringing the futuristic pickup to market. His exit comes at a precarious time for T…